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Black Light Mass Incarceration Show is a project of I Kare NC, the nonprofit founded by Cierra Cobb and Jeffrey Cobb dedicated to supporting at-risk youth, justice-impacted families, and communities in need of healing.

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Black Light Mass Incarceration Show is proud to announce our new partnership with @InmateTeawithAP, and today we’re bringing you the first official collab episode in this powerful new series. 🙌🏽

We start right here in North Carolina, breaking down the headlines that shape our communities — and exposing the deep trauma hidden behind those stories. From veterans fighting silent battles after service to incarcerated people carrying wounds the system refuses to see, we get real about accountability, compassion, and the urgent need for transformation. ❤️‍🩹

Across the country, we’ve been blessed to build partnerships with people who share the same mission:

This collaboration between Black Light Mass Incarceration Show and Inmate Tea with A.P. is just the beginning. We’re ready for what’s next  deeper conversations, more truth-telling, and a united push for real change.

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Black Light Mass Incarceration Show is a project of I Kare NC, the nonprofit founded by Cierra Cobb and Jeffrey Cobb dedicated to supporting at-risk youth, justice-impacted families, and communities in need of healing.

Here’s how you can stand with us:

🌐 Visit & Share Our Website:

💬 Know a teen who needs mentorship?

🤝 Support. Share. Get involved.

Together, we can build the future our youth deserve. ✨

In this powerful episode, host Cierra Cobb sits down with Elisa Grant, wife of Rashawn Grant, whose case exposes deep cracks in North Carolina’s judicial system.

But beyond the legal fight, this is also a love story  one of loyalty, courage, and resilience. Elisa shares how she and Rashawn first met, how their family has been affected, and why she refuses to stay silent in the face of injustice.

This episode shines a light on what it means to keep faith when the system breaks faith with you — and how community can turn outrage into organized action.

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In this conversation, Terica Riddford-Anze, an influential lawyer and executive director of the Southern Center for Human Rights, discusses her journey in the legal field, focusing on mass incarceration, racial bias, and the death penalty. She emphasizes the importance of community involvement, education, and mentorship in advocating for systemic change within the criminal justice system. The discussion highlights the misconceptions surrounding the death penalty, the challenges faced by public defenders, and the need for restorative justice practices to repair harm rather than punish. Terica's insights shed light on the complexities of the legal system and the urgent need for reform to create a more just society.

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Jabril Gushiniere founder of the Cook County Corrections Coalition (C4) and author of Beneath the Badge, joins Black Light to unpack “cross-watching,” the illegal practice of forcing one officer to monitor multiple housing units. We connect the dots between unsafe staffing, preventable harm, unrest, and cascading lockdowns that cancel visits and devastate families. Jabril shares why he refused to comply, the retaliation that followed, and a reform agenda that protects everyone, officers and people in custody alike.

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If you’re a family member with an incarcerated loved one and want a meaningful conversation with corrections to better understand how leadership decisions affect day-to-day treatment, please reach out to Cierra  ikarenc.com.

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In this episode, we sit down with Brian Koehn, founder of Social Purpose Corrections (SPC), a veteran-led nonprofit that is challenging the very foundation of how America approaches incarceration and re-entry. With over 30 years of experience, rising from correctional officer to warden to head of security for one of the world’s largest private corrections companies, Brian brings unparalleled insight into the failures and opportunities within our carceral system.

SPC takes a radically different approach: as a nonprofit, it directs 100% of its funding back into rehabilitative care, workforce training, and holistic support for incarcerated individuals, ensuring that every dollar serves the goal of preparing people for meaningful, crime-free lives post-release. This mission doesn’t just transform individuals; it uplifts entire communities disproportionately impacted by incarceration.

We discuss how SPC’s model can reshape corrections in North Carolina a state grappling with youth and adult recidivism rates, and serve as a national blueprint for humane, purpose-driven re-entry strategies. Brian also shares his personal journey of leaving the corporate correctional world, guided by faith and conviction, to build an organization rooted in dignity, healing, and social impact.

Listeners will gain a powerful look into what a truly rehabilitative correctional system could look like, and why it’s not only possible, but necessary for the future of justice reform across America.

If you would like to learn more about Brian and his Non-profit 

Social Purpose Corrections

n this eye-opening episode of the Black Light Mass Incarceration Show, we sit down with Courtney Teasley, Esq., a nationally respected justice strategist, legal disruptor, and CEO of emeffen., to uncover the hard truths about the criminal justice system and why your lawyer might not truly believe in your innocence.

Courtney unpacks how she’s using her MFn Framework to train attorneys to become fierce advocates, not just legal performers. We explore her groundbreaking work in legal literacy, courtroom education, and faith-based criminal justice reform, including how churches and community leaders can take real steps to interrupt mass incarceration before it begins.

From flipping judicial elections to going viral on TikTok’s #HillmanTok, Courtney is arming the Disproportionately Affected, Marginalized Minority (D.A.M.M.) with tools to know the law—and challenge it. If you care about racial justice, mass incarceration, or building powerful justice ministries, this is the conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Linktree - https://linktr.ee/emeffenMFn

TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@emeffen?_t=ZP-8wcfxlyiYaV&_r=1

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emeffen.mfn?igsh=cTdjcGxjZTMweDMx

Courtney’s Links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thecourtneyteasley?igsh=NTVuYnZlamtxeGQ5

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-courtney-teasley/

The podcast episode of Justice Denied explores the personal story of the host, who has been suspended from visiting their incarcerated husband for over a year due to a false accusation. Despite filing an appeal, they were denied and told to appeal again in 12 months, leading to a potential two-year separation. The host highlights the lack of transparency and fairness in the system, as they were never shown the evidence against them and were denied access to test results. They express feelings of helplessness after exhausting all legal and advocacy options in North Carolina, facing constant roadblocks. The episode calls for justice, transparency, and support for families experiencing similar struggles, urging listeners to stand together and fight for change.

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In this gripping episode, we bring you the story of a man who has spent over 20 years behind bars in Virginia for a crime he doesn’t remember committing. His journey through the criminal justice system highlights a troubling issue many face: the coercion of plea deals.

With limited resources and an overworked public defender, he was pressured into accepting a plea deal—a decision he made under duress and with little understanding of its long-term consequences. Decades later, he reflects on the injustice of his situation and how the system failed him.

Through his powerful voice, we explore how plea deals, often presented as the fastest resolution, can strip away the rights of the accused, robbing them of their day in court and sometimes leading to unjust incarceration. This episode sheds light on the need for reform in a system where efficiency often outweighs fairness.

Tune in to hear his story, his fight for justice, and his call to action for awareness and change in the plea bargaining process.

n this podcast episode, we spoke with Eric Seiferth about "The Captive State Collection" at the Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC). The discussion delves into Louisiana's historical trajectory as the world's incarceration capital, tracing this dark legacy through three centuries of systemic oppression. The exhibit "Captive State" investigates the historical connections between slavery and mass incarceration, emphasizing how these institutions have disproportionately impacted Black Louisianians.

The exhibition is divided into two parts. The first part examines the early colonial and American periods, detailing how race-based systems of oppression—such as legislation, policing, and imprisonment—were established and solidified as New Orleans became the center of the domestic slave trade. A significant focus is placed on the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery except as punishment for a crime. This loophole allowed Louisiana to perpetuate racial control through practices like convict leasing and forced prison labor, especially at the Angola plantation.

The second part of the exhibition explores the impact of the Louisiana Constitution of 1898, which was crafted to maintain white supremacy. This era saw the rise of mass incarceration, fueled by nonunanimous jury verdicts and "tough on crime" policies, leading to an explosion in incarceration rates. The exhibit highlights the consequences of these practices, including the growing number of individuals serving life sentences without parole and the aging prison population. This section also features Lori Waselchuk's "Grace Before Dying," which documents the hospice program at the Louisiana State Penitentiary, showcasing the essential work of incarcerated volunteers.

The episode concludes with a discussion on the exhibition's reflection questions, recommended readings, and ways to get involved in addressing the issues of mass incarceration. "Captive State" was made possible through the generous support of various individuals and organizations.

The Captive State Collection at HNOC