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Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Randall Ellis, who got out of prison in 2021 after 40 years of incarceration, 33.5 of which he served in the SHU and solitary confinement. At the time of his incarceration, prison policy allowed for inmates to be kept in the SHU for decades, even when they had NO disciplinary infractions throughout that time. After decades of isolation and deprivation, Randall participated in the mass hunger strikes that spread across the state in protest of the cruelty of solitary confinement. As a result, he was finally released back to the general population after 33.5 years of suffering and mental fortitude. In spite of his hardship, Randall overflows with joy and laughter. His spirit is contagious, and the level of accountability he takes for his actions over the course of his life is a goal for us all to aspire to. We could not be more grateful for this conversation, thank you so much Randall!
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Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Randall Ellis, who got out of prison in 2021 after 40 years of incarceration, 33.5 of which he served in the SHU and solitary confinement. At the time of his incarceration, prison policy allowed for inmates to be kept in the SHU for decades, even when they had NO disciplinary infractions throughout that time. After decades of isolation and deprivation, Randall participated in the mass hunger strikes that spread across the state in protest of the cruelty of solitary confinement. As a result, he was finally released back to the general population after 33.5 years of suffering and mental fortitude. In spite of his hardship, Randall overflows with joy and laughter. His spirit is contagious, and the level of accountability he takes for his actions over the course of his life is a goal for us all to aspire to. We could not be more grateful for this conversation, thank you so much Randall!
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