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Public Advocate Letitia James said if plans to shutter Rikers Island do in fact go through, the prison should be renamed in honor of Kalief Browder.

News
On Friday during a City Hall news conference, Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed that he would shut down Riker’s Island.

Entertainment
It’s been eighteen months since Remy Ma finished up her eight-year prison sentence, and while she’s excited to get back

Entertainment News
Nick Cannon is taking a full course load at Howard University, including one class that meets every Thursday at the D.C. Correctional Treatment Facility.

Entertainment Television
Jay Z is bringing the story of a young man who spent three years in prison without being convicted of a crime to TV with a six-part series.

News Video Black History Month Entertainment
Ava DuVernay’s documentary, 13th, is set to premiere at the New York Film Festival, and ahead of its release, Netflix has released an astounding trailer.

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theGrio REPORT – Apparently in the South Carolina prison system, accessing Facebook is a serious offense – as serious as murder, rape or taking a hostage.