Dr. Boyce, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Prof. Michelle Alexander Discuss Mass Incarceration

In the conversation at the link below, Dr. Boyce Watkins speaks with Rev. Jesse Jackson and Attorney Michelle Alexander, author of the book, “The New Jim Crow.”  They are also joined by others, including Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, Tavis Smiley and others.  Alexander, Watkins and Jackson all believe that now is the time for a movement to stop the devastation arising from mass incarceration.

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The Case of Rodney Stanberry: Incarcerated for a Crime He Did Not Commit

Dr. Boyce Watkins, Your Black World
Rodney Stanberry was sent to prison for a murder that he didn’t commit.  There is currently an international campaign to secure Rodney’s freedom, as the Your Black World Coalition is joining forces with Rodney’s other supporters to convince the District Attorney to re-open Rodney’s case.  We’ll keep you updated on the situation as it evolves, but we encourage you to join the fight and find out the details for yourself.

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