<p>When Vernon first entered the CA Youth Authority, he really struggled with his anger. It was his addiction. He got into more than 100 fights in the first few months. Then, he transformed his life by engaging in therapy and met his life mentor Aki Batani-Khalfani who introduced him to meaningful education that focuses on Black Studies. </p>

When Vernon first entered the CA Youth Authority, he really struggled with his anger. It was his addiction. He got into more than 100 fights in the first few months. Then, he transformed his life by engaging in therapy and met his life mentor Aki Batani-Khalfani who introduced him to meaningful education that focuses on Black Studies.

<p>When Vernon first entered the CA Youth Authority, he really struggled with his anger. It was his addiction. He got into more than 100 fights in the first few months. Then, he transformed his life by engaging in therapy and met his life mentor Aki Batani-Khalfani who introduced him to meaningful education that focuses on Black Studies.&nbsp;</p>

Episode #3: Life Changing Moments in the CA Youth Authority

Vernon is currently incarcerated for a crime that he did not commit. He was sentenced 50 years to life. Tune in and listen to Vernon talks about topics on his own life experiences ranging from fear, love, meditation, etc.

Please excuse the imperfect voice quality as it is recorded from the state prison's phone.

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Vernon is currently incarcerated for a crime that he did not commit. He was sentenced 50 years to life. Tune in and listen to Vernon talks about topics on his own life experiences ranging from fear, love, meditation, etc. Please excuse the imperfect voice quality as it is recorded from the state prison's phone.

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Episode #3: Life Changing Moments in the CA Youth Authority

Episode #3: Life Changing Moments in the CA Youth Authority