What does education look like behind incarceration walls, and why does access to higher education matter so deeply in breaking cycles and building futures?

In this powerful episode, we dive into the realities of education within incarceration and the transformative journey of pursuing higher education as a form of resistance, healing, and liberation. We unpack the barriers that have long stood in the way and the work being done to break them down.

Joining us is our special guest, Melanie Berru a Proud Xicana from the Central Valley, a mother, daughter, a partner, & also a Professora of Sociology at Modesto Junior College who also teaches inside the county jail. Who brings powerful insight, and a deep commitment to uplifting incarcerated and community college students.

Together, we explore how education can become a pathway to empowerment, dignity, and systemic change.

This is a conversation about justice, access, and the power of knowledge to transform lives.

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