In today's episode I'm joined by affiliates of Fortune Society: Marvin Wade, Mic Ruiz, Becky Dunham, Jamie Maleszka. We discuss the arts programming at Fortune and the transformative role that the arts plays not only in the process of re-entry but also with respect to mental health. And get this, we'll talk about these artists work with MoMA PS1 titled "We Choose to Bloom" which was done in collaboration with Fortune! To stay connected with these artist you can follow Mic and Marvin on Instagram and check out more of Becky's work here!

In today's episode, Jamie makes mention of a few other organizations besides Fortune and a few other resources that I thought you all may want to look more into. There's Raise the Age and Legal Aid Society. She also mentions Freedom Agenda and if you haven't already be sure to go back to episode 2 if you missed my conversation with Darren Mack of Freedom Agenda. The final organization that I want to leave you guys with is Impact Services - an organization that provides help to Veterans suffering from homelessness. 

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For today's episode I am joined by former Oregon State Penitentiary theater instructor Phil Stockton and former standout student of the theater program Sterling Cunio. We cover everything from the process of creating a play in a place like prison to the success that came about from the groups exceptional performances. 

You can find Sterling's latest work by checking out his website. Justice Arts Coalition is also mentioned a few times and is the reason I was able to connect with Phil and Sterling at the start of all of this. You can follow them on Instagram and check out their website. The other amazing organization mentioned in today's episode is Pen America. You can follow them on Instagram and also check out their website here as well.

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For today's episode I am joined by poet, author and prison abolition activist Ann Bracken to discuss her latest collection of poetry from her book,  Once You're Inside: Poems Exploring Incarceration. You can purchase Ann's books here. She is also connected with an amazing organization called the Justice Arts Coalition which facilitates artistic connections with activists/anyone interested and those on the inside. You can find out more about their organization here. 

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In today's episode I'm joined by Grace DeTrevarah, the LGBTQ Liaison and Senior Peer Educator at the Osborne Association. In today's episode Grace shares her own personal experience of serving time in a men's facility as well as the work that she's doing now for other trans individuals still incarcerated. You can follow Grace on Instagram and on Facebook. Be sure to also follow the Osborne Association on Instagram. You can also find the article Grace wrote for USA Today here. 

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***Warning: this episode makes mention of sexual/physical violence and assault which may be triggering for some listeners. Viewer discretion is advised. 

For today's episode I'm joined by Darren Mack, the Co-Director and Co-Founder for Freedom Agenda. We discuss the plans that Freedom Agenda has outlined to close Rikers and why this work is so important. Make sure to follow Darren on Instagram or stay connected with him via email at [email protected]. You can also check out Freedom agenda on their website or follow their Instagram account. If today's episode inspired you to want to support the work that they are doing please be sure to donate to Freedom Agenda's efforts by visiting their website. Be sure to like, subscribe and share this episode with a friend! You can also follow me on Instagram and check out my website to stay connected for future episodes!