freemindsbookclub.bsky.social
Free Minds is a DC nonprofit that uses the transformative tools of books, writing, and peacebuilding to create a community of support, assisting incarcerated and formerly incarcerated youths and adults to write new chapters in their lives.
👤 Joined on 27 February 2025
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@freemindsbookclub.bsky.socialThis @powerstation.bsky.social conversation with Dr. Heather Jenkins, CEO of The Literacy Lab will absolutely 💯% resonate for you as it did for me. We talk about America's shocking literacy stats and how the Literacy Lab is positioning literacy to be accessible to all. bit.ly/4dEdSvp
Show PostSuccessful reentry builds safer communities. On this week's episode of A More Perfect District, ACLU-D.C. policy advocacy director Alicia Yass is joined by James Carpenter of @freemindsbookclub.bsky.social to discuss the value of reentry programs for public safety. Listen: https://bit.ly/4wmhglZ
Show PostThere's little to no evidence indicating juvenile curfews are effective. But there's ample research to show that police encounters and jails are not good for kids. If we want our children to be safe, we need to give them safe places to go and programs to enjoy, not more police.
Show PostRev. Christopher Zacharias is a deeply committed change maker. He tells his story here about standing up against solitary confinement at Interfaith Action on Human Rights and standing with community at #BoycottTargetDC! Hear him and share! apple.co/46nv4BW
Show PostAllow us to reintroduce ourselves. We’re Critical Exposure. Since 2004, over 3,800 DC youth have organized, told their stories, & used photography to transform their schools & communities with us. Give us a follow & check our website www.criticalexposure.org Let’s build together 🧡📸
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