Turning A Moment Into A Movement

Krystal Clark vs. Huron Valley" The Mold, The Cover-Up, The Fight" pt.2Diane Bukowski, Editor of Voice of Detroit, joins us to discuss her recent article on the Voice of Detroit online newspaper regarding Federal Judge Stephen Murphy's ruling regarding the conditions at Huron Valley and Krystal Clark. Voice of Detroit: https://voiceofdetroit.net/.../women-... To read the complete rul...

“Krystal Clark vs. Huron Valley: The Mold, The Cover-Up, The Fight”For years, Krystal Clark has sounded the alarm about the life-threatening conditions inside Michigan’s only women's prison. Black mold drips from the ceilings. The air is toxic. The walls themselves are crumbling. But instead of fixing the problem, officials tried to hide it—until now. In this episode, we break down the latest...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Leon Benson—also known by his stage name, EL BENTLY 448—to explore his extraordinary journey from wrongful conviction to artistic liberation. At just 23, Leon was sentenced to 61 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. After spending 25 years behind bars, including a decade in solitary confinement, he was exonerated in March 2023 through the eff...

Surviving Women Huron Valley: The Brutal Reality of Women Incarcerated in Michigan w/ Dr. Shawanna Vaughn Behind the walls of Michigan’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility, women endure toxic mold, medical neglect, overcrowding, and psychological abuse — a crisis hidden in plain sight. In this searing episode, we speak with Dr. Shawanna Vaughn, founder of Silent Cry Inc. and a leading voice in tra...

When "Probable" Becomes Problematic: The Legal Path to a Wrongful Conviction & Krystal Clark w/ Exoneree Larry Smith and Attorney Pamela Rice-Campbell What happens when a hunch is mistaken for evidence—and a man loses decades of his life because of it? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Larry Darnell Smith, a Detroit native who was wrongfully convicted and spent over 26 years...

Healing Black Hurt: Essential Steps for Achieving Black Liberation Pt2 w/ Dr. JF Clay In this powerful continuation of our series, we welcome back Dr. J.F. Clay, CEO of The Truth Session and founder of Wine Down Wednesdays for an unflinching conversation on the path to Black liberation. Join us as we delve into the emotional and systemic toll of racial injustice, exploring how race-based traumatic...

Healing Black Hurt: Essential Steps for Achieving Black Liberation pt.1 w/ Rev. Tia Littlejohn Mistrials, acquittals, and retaliatory acts, highlight the ongoing challenges in achieving justice and accountability within the U.S. policing system. They underscore the urgent need for systemic reforms and the importance of continued advocacy for Black liberation. The accumulation of such injustices co...

Exposing the truth behind Krystal Clark and the life-threatening medical neglect she now endures inside Michigan’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility. After testing positive for fungi and mold in her lungs, developing visible mold growth in her ears, and receiving a life-threatening MRSA diagnosis, Krystal has been denied critical medical care. Despite MDOC’s own healthcare policies, her condition...

Water is a Right: The Fight for Environmental Justice” pt.2 w/ Rosanita Ratcliff In Part 2 of our powerful conversation, this time with activist Rosanita Ratcliff... We will dive deeper into the ongoing struggle for environmental justice and the basic human right to clean water. Rosanita shares her personal journey, the impact of water insecurity on marginalized communities, and how grassroots mov...

“Water is a Right: The Fight for Environmental Justice in Detroit” w/ Demeeko Williams Join us with guest Demeeko Williams, Founder and Chief Director of Hydrate Detroit (hydratedetroit.org) , to explore the struggle for water justice in one of America’s Blackest cities. As part of our Black Liberation and Abolition series, this conversation centers on the racialized politics of water shutoffs, th...

“Here and Now: Grassroots Organizing in this RACIST Trump Era” w/ Valerie Kelley-Bonner & Trische’ Duckworth In this powerful and timely episode, we sit down with grassroots organizers Valerie Kelley-Bonner and Trische’ Duckworth to unpack the challenges and triumphs of community activism in what they boldly call the "racist Trump era." With raw honesty and deep experience, both gues...

"FREEDOM DENIED" pt 2 with guest Diane Bukowski , Attorney Brian Brown & My Detroit Lawyer, is the continuation of Freedom Denied conversation. We dive deeper into the fight against wrongful convictions and systemic injustice. Investigative journalist Diane Bukowski and seasoned defense Attorney Brian Brown who represented Michael Jackson-Bolanos, will join the conversation to expose...

FREEDOM DENIED w/ Gloria Hurst Vesey Jackson & My Detroit Lawyer"Focusing on wrongful convictions and systemic injustices."We will dive into the wrongful conviction of Dennis and Dameko Vesey, two brothers sentenced to life without parole for a crime they maintain they did not commit. Their mother, Gloria Hurst Vesey Jackson, shares her painful journey fighting for their freedom, whi...

Re-imagining and Building Systems of Care, Accountability and Restorative Justice w/ Yana Lynn How do we create a world where justice heals instead of harms? In this episode, we explore re-imagining and building systems of care, accountability, and restorative justice—moving beyond punishment to approaches that center healing, repair, and true accountability. We’ll unpack how communities, organiza...

"Abolition and Capitalism: Breaking the Ties" w/ Andy “Hood Candidate” Williams Jr. Mass incarceration isn’t just about crime and punishment—it’s about profit. In this episode, we examine how capitalism fuels the prison-industrial complex, from private prisons to forced prison labor, and why abolition is inherently an economic justice movement. We’ll also explore alternative systems that...

"Reclaiming Power: The Role of Black Women in Black Liberation and the Abolition Movement" w/ Marvina Haynes This discussion will explore the often overlooked but essential contributions of Black women to both the Black liberation struggle and the abolition movement. We will examine how their labor, intellect, and resilience have shaped abolitionist frameworks, from challenging slavery a...

"Beyond Resistance: Black Liberation in 2025 and Beyond” w/ Nicholas Buckingham "Exploring the future of Black liberation...where we are, where we're going, and what freedom truly looks like in 2025 and beyond." We are diving deep into what Black Liberation means in our current era. No longer defined solely by struggle, our conversation moves from resistance to building, from su...

Mass Incarceration & the Prison Industrial Complex: “How the US legal System disproportionately target Black Communities” w/ Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur Mass incarceration isn’t just a broken system—it’s a well-oiled machine designed to disproportionately target and oppress Black communities. In this episode, we break down how the U.S. legal system fuels the prison-industrial complex, from over-po...

Turning A Moment Into A Movement presents....... TOPIC: BLACK JOY! “A Radical Practice and A Means of Reclaiming Humanity” w Guest / Rev. Danni Stillwell & Dr. JF Clay III Black Joy is more than a feeling—it’s a revolutionary act. In a world that often reduces Black existence to struggle and survival, embracing joy becomes a form of resistance, healing, and self-definition. This episode explor...

Turning A Moment Into A Movement presents....... TOPIC: Wisdom Speaks! The History and Role of Black Liberation and Abolition Movements—And Their Importance in 2025" Join us as we explore the history and evolution of Black liberation and abolition movements, tracing their impact from early resistance against slavery to present-day activism. In 2025, these movements remain critical in the figh...

“Where Do We Go From Here?” w/ Trische' Duckworth In a world where so much chaos is erupting; we all must ask ourselves, “Where do we go from here?” Tune in as we explore pressing issues within our community, along with solutions that we can accomplish together. Don’t miss this episode!! Trische' Duckworth: Executive Director/Founder of Survivors Speak, Founder/ Lead Consultant of Value Black Live...

Turning A Moment Into A Movement podcast w/ guest Thelonious Searcy Wrongfully convicted in 2004 for a shooting outside Detroit City Airport, Searcy has spent years battling not just for his freedom, but for accountability within a broken system. Exonerated in 2022, of the murder that a hitman later confessed too. On October 25, 2024... The Wayne County prosecutors re-instated the charges... Now T...

Turning A Moment Into A Movement with Larry Smith (Exoneree) Larry Smith was sentenced to Life without parole for a murder he did not do! Convicted: 1994 Exonerated: 2021 He served 27 years, July 2024, the Detroit City Council approved a settlement found that the Detroit PD informant was unreliable, as well as the testimony of a key witness. Turning A Moment Ino A Moment Team: -Jay Love Host: Foun...

With so much going on..... we decided to dedicate this virtual space and tine for processing and conversation regarding recent events that impact our community. Featuring a recorded conversation w/ Krystal Clark. Krystal is in critical need of our help. For the last 15 years, she has been slowly tortured by the conditions inside the prison. Exposure to mold, lack of basic health care, and retaliat...

WHO IS KRYSTAL CLARK? Krystal Clark is an inmate at MDOC Women Huron Valley Correctional Facility... Krystal is in critical need of our help. For the last 13 years, she has been slowly tortured by the conditions inside the prison. Exposure to mold, lack of basic health care, and retaliation from guards and some inmates for speaking out have caused Krystal’s health to deteriorate so dramatically th...