Sentenced at 15 to life without the possibility of parole, artist Antonio Howard got a second chance at age 46 because of sentencing reform.
Listen to him talk about the importance of art to his own freedom and in his community.
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Marlon Chamberlain's insight into freedom and his second chance -- he got relief 10 years ago because of the Fair Sentencing Act -- is powerful. Listen to him talk about freedom, family, and how he's making his community a better, safer place.
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Lynn Espejo got compassionate release in 2021 -- but there is no way she can forget the women she left behind. Listen to what she's doing with her second chance to make her family and her community stronger.
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Stephanie Nodd was released from prison after 21 years, 9 years early because of sentencing reform. Here she talks to FAMM's Alexia Pitter about what that second chance has meant to her.
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Fulton "Mr. Wash" Washington emerged as a celebrated artist during his time in prison. Now liberated thanks to the clemency that provided him a #secondchance, his artwork is showcased in museums and galleries, and his passion for art continues to flourish.
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Fulton "Mr. Wash" Washington received clemency from a life sentence in 2016. Now a successful artist, he talks with FAMM about how he hopes his art and positive outlook can strengthen his community.
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A dump of memories from the last week or so:
Dams... resources are communal and therefore precious; hoarding is a cheap shot.
Love... live the action of love.
Protea... proudly (South) African; antiracism, pro-gender+, feminism.
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A dump of memories from the last week or so:
Shadows... friends are always around.
Roads... the journey is the reward!
Beauty... create it even when it's hard to find.
#running #life #coaching #freetosucceed