Justice Reform Speakers
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Brea BakerUsing culture to fuel impact and build political powerBrea is a skilled communications strategist, influencer engagement professional, activist/organizer, and social impact advisor. She has contributed to dozens of…
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CommonGrammy, Oscar and Golden Globe winning musicianAcademy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist, actor and activist, Common continues to break down barriers with a multitude…
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Donna HyltonAuthor, “A Little Piece of Light”Donna Hylton has been deeply involved in movements for social justice around the country. She draws upon her experience imprisoned in…
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Jamira BurleyDirector of Social Impact North America for Adidas and founder of IAMHERETOJamira is an award-winning activist and international speaker. Currently, she is the lead for worldwide education strategic initiatives for a…
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Interrogating the Criminal Justice System Through ArtArtists Russell Craig and Hank Willis Thomas and writer Brea Baker on using their creative practices to indict and reform the prison-industrial complex.
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Activist Donna Hylton fights for criminal justice reform after 27 years in prisonHylton, who experienced unimaginable childhood trauma, discusses the path that led her to found the organization, A Little Piece of Light.
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Common Launches Music Program in Maximum Security PrisonOscar, Emmy and Grammy award-winning artist Common is on a mission to re-imagine the nation's criminal justice system.
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Warner Bros. Television Strikes Overall Deal With Activist & ‘I’m Not Dying With You Tonight’ Author Kimberly Latrice JonesHuman rights activist and author Kimberly Latrice Jones is moving into television after striking an overall deal with Warner Bros. Television Group.
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COMEDIAN KRISTINA WONG’S STAGED MEMOIR OF THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS CAPS OFF 2020’S TUMULTUOUS POLITICAL SEASONKristina Wong is running for public office. Well, actually, she already did: the performance artist and comedian is a member of the Wilshire Center Koreatown Sub-district 5 Neighborhood Council, a…
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Exploring student loan anxiety with Michael ArceneauxMichael Arceneaux spoke to PIX11 about his book “I Don’t Want to Die Poor.”
FAQ's
Justice reform addresses structural issues in criminal
justice systems such as racial profiling, over-criminalization, and mass incarceration. It also addresses restorative justice and rehabilitation of criminal offenders.
Justice reform is imperative for a more equal society. The current criminal justice system disproportionately penalizes people of color, the poor, and the disabled. Reforming the system is important for the health and safety of everyone.
Popular changemakers speaking about justice reform today include Dr. Michelle Alexander, Donna Hylton, Dr. Phillip Goff, Speech, and Joshua Safran.
The United States has more of its population imprisoned than any other country in the world; the current justice system is discriminatory and needs reformation. Justice reform speakers promote innovative ideas and inspire change. With trending topics such as #AbolishThePolice and #DefundThePolice, it is important to understand the overwhelming benefits to the greater society when resources are allocated properly.
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