This #ValentinesDay, show your commitment to justice. Support JLUSA’s #leadership programs for #formerlyincarcerated individuals. Your gift empowers leaders to rebuild their lives, mentor others, and drive systemic reform. 💖
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#JLUSAstrong
This Black History Month, we honor the resilience, brilliance, and leadership of Black changemakers — past and present.
Support justice-impacted leaders who are writing the next chapter of history today.
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#BlackHistoryMonth #SecondChances #JusticeLeadership #JLUSAstrong
Pastor Troy F. Vaughn (Leading with Conviction™ 2017)
Pastor Troy F. Vaughn (Leading with Conviction™ 2017) launched his new book “From Skid Row to CEO” at a gala event in Inglewood, NC, January 16.
Read more: jlusa.org/2026/01/23/pastor-troy-f...
#OurExperienceIsOurExperience #JLUSAstrong
Had a great conversation with @JustLeadershipUSA on the JustUs Speaks podcast about my journey, my work, and telling the truth out loud.
If you’ve got 34 minutes, take a listen 🎧
jlusa.org/2026/01/21/t...
#JustUS #JLUSAStrong #TruthTelling
Ronnie Waters (1962-2025)
JustLeadershipUSA mourns the passing of Ronnie Waters (1962-2025), who passed away early Monday morning.
Read our full statement: jlusa.org/2025/12/15/jlusa-mourns-...
#JLUSAstrong #LeadingWithConviction #RestInPower
🎃 On this day of reflection and tradition, we’re reminded that the real challenges our communities face aren’t seasonal—they’re systemic. Together, we can end the harms of mass incarceration and build a future grounded in justice.
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#Halloween #JLUSAstrong #JusticeForAll
Yasmine Arrington-Brooks (Leading with Conviction™ 2019)
Out of over 4,000 nominations, L’Oréal Paris has named Yasmine Arrington-Brooks (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) one of 10 “Women of Worth” for 2025.
Read more: jlusa.org/2025/10/16...
#WomenOfWorth #WomenOfWorth2025 #JLUSAstrong #LeadingWithConviction
📢 Justice can’t wait.
At JustLeadershipUSA, we’re building a future where those most impacted by the justice system lead the way. 💪🏽
Help us make real change. Support our work today.
👉 Donate now: jlusa.org/donate
#JLUSAstrong #OurExperienceIsOurExpertise #JusticeCantWait
JLUSA President & CEO DeAnna Hoskins: “I’m excited to share that I’ve returned from my year-long #WhiteHouse Fellowship, where I had the privilege of bringing #justiceimpacted leadership into some of the nation’s highest decision-making spaces.”
Read more: jlusa.org/2025/09/09/j...
#JLUSAstrong
Welcome, Dr. Aaron Kinzel to JustLeadershipUSA!
“Dr. Aaron T. Kinzel is a nationally recognized educator, researcher, and criminal justice reform advocate whose life embodies the power of transformation.”
Read more: jlusa.org/2025/09/02...
#JLUSAstrong #CriminalJusticeReform
“If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to rise from the ashes and turn pain into purpose … this episode is for you.”
Watch Judith Negron (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) on the #BreakingChains podcast: jlusa.org/2025/07/21...
#JLUSAstrong #PainIntoPurpose #Prison2Pro
Brittany Lovely (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) writes, “I built a new life, but I will not stop there. I will continue to build—new systems, new visions, new futures rooted in justice.”
Read more: jlusa.org/2025/07/16...
#JLUSAstrong #OurExperienceIsOurExpertise
Brittany Lovely (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) writes, “I built a new life, but I will not stop there. I will continue to build—new systems, new visions, new futures rooted in justice.”
Read more: jlusa.org/2025/07/16...
#JLUSAstrong #OurExperienceIsOurExpertise
In this powerful episode of the Breaking Chains Podcast, Oswald Newbold (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) shares his raw, real, and transformational personal story.
Watch now: jlusa.org/2025/07/07...
#BreakingChainsPodcast #OswaldNewbold #LeadingWithConviction #JLUSAstrong
We are extremely encouraged and gratified to see this report that shows the downward trend JustLeadershipUSA and our network of more than 1,800 formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted leaders across the country has been working for ...
Read more: jlusa.org/2025/06/26...
#HalfBy2030 #JLUSAstrong
The inaugural JustUs Ideas Week is wrapping up today in #Philadelphia, with more than 3,000 people registered, 100+ speakers, and dozens of partner organizations, including JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA).
Read more: jlusa.org/2025/06/12/j...
#JustUs #JLUSAstrong
“When [#formerlyincarcerated] people get together ... They may find the solution together. They may not. They might all be facing the same problem & never find the solution, but now they’re not alone in the problem anymore.” —Lauren Johnson (Leading with Conviction™ 2016) #JustUs #JLUSAstrong
Kemba Smith (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) and Kwame Kilpatrick (JLUSA board member) participate in a panel discussion on pardons and redemption.
#JustUs #JLUSAstrong #Philadelphia
Shout out to all the JustLeadershipUSA alumni who are participating in and speaking at JustUs Ideas Week in #Philadelphia today!
Photo 1: Celia Colon (Leading with Conviction™ 2018) and Lauren Johnson (LwC 2016) panel discussion on women’s reentry, hosted by Angie Martinez
#JustUs #JLUSAstrong
JustLeadershipUSA President and CEO DeAnna Hoskins kicked off JustUs Ideas Week in Philadelphia this morning with her keynote on on justice, leadership, and liberation!
#JustUs #JLUSAstrong #Philadelphia #DeAnnaHoskins #Justice #Leadership #Liberation
Last month, JLUSA Policy Analyst Zach Ruppel (Leading with Conviction™ 2021) joined Tony McCright (LwC 2022) for a panel discussion at the 2025 National #EconomicMobility & Opportunity Conference in Baltimore, MD.
Read more: jlusa.org/2025/06/05...
#ICMA #JLUSAstrong
Sen. Keturah Herron with her family
“Keturah Herron [Leading with Conviction™ 2019] is the first openly #LGBTQ woman to be elected to the #Kentucky Senate, after serving as the first openly LGBTQ member in the state House of Representatives.”
Read more: jlusa.org/2025/06/02/h...
#PrideMonth #JLUSAstrong #KeturahHerron
“Too often, the #mentalhealth needs of women impacted by incarceration are overlooked or inadequately addressed.” —Lana Mendis (Leading with Conviction™ 2022 / Leadership Admin Coordinator for JLUSA)
Read more: jlusa.org/2025/05/07/l...
#MentalHealthAwareness #IncarceratedWomen #JLUSAstrong
JustLeadershipUSA is in partnership with Ben & Jerry's on Second Chance Month through our #SecondChancesinAction campaign! #JLUSAstrong #SecondChanceMonth 🙏🏾💪🏾🥰🔥❤️💯
JLUSA’s Leadership Programs Coordinator Rick Speck (Leading with Conviction 2021) spoke to #NPR about #Michigan’s recent ban on mandatory life without parole for 19- and 20-year-olds convicted of murder. Here’s what he had to say!
Listen now: jlusa.org/2025/04/24...
#JLUSAstrong #LWOP
JustLeadershipUSA congratulates Ladji Ruffin (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) for graduating from Mercer University’s College of Professional Advancement with a Bachelor of Science in #criminaljustice #leadership!
Learn more: jlusa.org/2025/04/17/l...
#JLUSAstrong
“Hopefully everyone is familiar with #JustLeadershipUSA. I think it’s fair to say it’s the nation’s premiere organization representing #formerlyincarcerated people.” —Dr. Udi Ofer, Princeton School of Public & International Affairs
Watch the full video: jlusa.org/2025/04/09...
#JLUSA #JLUSAstrong
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