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The Michigan Liberation podcast is a new podcast and/or TV show where staff members of Michigan Liberation, sponsors, partners and their guests have open-minded, real, and transparent discussions on various topics centered around ending the criminalization of Black families and communities of color in Michigan.

  1. 11/21/2024

    S03 E12: A Journey from Incarceration to Redemption (Part 2)

    Ms. Marjon continues her talk with Marjani Abdur-Rahman, a college student and formerly incarcerated individual, about her life (during and after incarceration). Topics Discussed: Life in Huron Valley Women's Prison (WHV) Impact of COVID-19 in Prison Church Hurt in Prison Prison Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Life After Release: Transitioning Back to Society

  2. 11/21/2024

    S03 E11: A Journey from Incarceration to Redemption (Part 1)

    Ms. Marjon talks with Marjani Abdur-Rahman, a college student and formerly incarcerated individual, about her life (before and during incarceration) Topics Discussed: Early Life & Upbringing Circumstances Leading to Incarceration Chain of Events Leading up to her Arrest Life In Jail (Flint, Michigan) leading to prison (Huron Valley - WHV)

  3. 11/07/2024

    S03 E10: From Cell to Society: The Reentry Journey (Part 2)

    Ms. Marjon continues her discussion with CEO/President of H.O.P.E. Ministries, Rev. Spruill, Josh Puckett President of The Adolescent Redemptive & Restorative Program, and Tiffany Gelia, a mother of a currently incarcerated individual and a criminal justice advocate

  4. 11/07/2024

    S03 E09: From Cell to Society: The Reentry Journey (Part 1)

    Ms. Marjon talks with CEO/President of H.O.P.E. Ministries, Rev. Spruill, Josh Puckett President of The Adolescent Redemptive & Restorative Program and Tiffany Gelia, a mother of a currently incarcerated individual and a criminal justice advocate Topics Discussed: Rev. Spruill's Ministry Josh's Story Tiffany's Story

  5. 10/24/2024

    S03 E08: Reframing Oppressive Systems as Fluid and Transformable

    Ms. Marjon talks with community organizer Kat Layton about leveraging personal experience and professional expertise for systemic change. Topics Discussed: Reframing Oppressive Systems Intersectionality and Professional Expertise Community Leadership and Advocacy

  6. 10/10/2024

    S03 E07: The Impact of Justice Involvement on Families and the Path to Healing

    Ms. Marjon talks with Tiffany Gist a life advocate and Milib Base Member about her life, expungement journey and life after a clean slate Topics Discussed: The Challenges Faced by Justice-Impacted Families Life After Expungement: Rebuilding and Reintegration Walking in Purpose: Serving Vulnerable Communities

  7. 09/19/2024

    S03 E06: Reforming the Vote: Examining Jail Voting and Sentencing Laws

    Ms. Marjon talks with Amani Sawari an criminal justice advocate and journalist about the impact of the felony disenfranchisement on civic engagement Topics Discussed: Jail Voting in Michigan and nationally Potential sentencing law changes in Michigan

  8. 09/12/2024

    S03 E05: The Impact of Felony Disenfranchisement on Civic Engagement

    Ms. Marjon talks with Amani Sawari an criminal justice advocate and journalist about the impact of the felony disenfranchisement on civic engagement Topics Discussed: Felony Disenfranchisement Prisonality Magazine

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The Michigan Liberation podcast is a new podcast and/or TV show where staff members of Michigan Liberation, sponsors, partners and their guests have open-minded, real, and transparent discussions on various topics centered around ending the criminalization of Black families and communities of color in Michigan.

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