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Almost 60,000 formerly incarcerated citizens regain the right to vote in North Carolina

Published by Marconja Zor

St. Louis prison uprising reminds us inmates are being punished during a pandemic

Published by Dr. Khalilah L. Brown-Dean

My student died from coronavirus in prison. He didn’t deserve it.

Published by Chaya Crowder

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Inmate details poor COVID-19 prison conditions in striking video

In a disturbing video allegedly filmed inside of Jessup Correctional Institution in Maryland, an inmate is seen repeatedly pleading for

Biba Adams / June 2, 2020

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Coronavirus rips through notorious Rikers Island jail complex

On a good day at Rikers Island, toilets are clogged, soap is scarce and a giant rat might scurry across

Melanie Eversley / May 6, 2020

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Topeka K. Sam doesn’t want Black women left out of the conversation on mass incarceration

When Topeka K. Sam was charged with drug conspiracy, she hoped to receive bail, but instead, she ended up serving

Lolia Briggs / December 9, 2019

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Black fathers and sons behind bars together: How common is it?

theGRIO REPORT - Has the high rate of black male incarceration has lead to a phenomenon of father-son reunions that

TheGrio Staff / March 26, 2012

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Ex-offenders face significant challenges in weak job market

theGRIO REPORT - The weak job market presents challenges for all job seekers, but even greater challenges for one group:

TheGrio Staff / December 15, 2011