26 episodes
Michigan Liberation’s Respect the Roots Podcast Michigan Liberation
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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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S2 E12: H.O.P.E. Ministry - Overview & Programs
Ms. Marjon continues her talk with the CEO/President of H.O.P.E. Ministries, Rev. Spruill, and Executive Director of Wayne County Jail Outreach Ministry, Elder Orlando Gregory, about H.O.P.E. Ministries
Topics Discussed:
- Elder Orlando's testimony
- In-depth look into H.O.P.E. Ministries
- The Impact of mass incarceration on the family
For more information, contact H.O.P.E. Ministries at https://hopeindetroit.org/ or 313.897.5503 -
S2 E11: Prison Ministry - Macomb Prison Mentoring Program
Ms. Marjon talks with the CEO/President of H.O.P.E. Ministries Rev. Spruill, and Executive Director of Wayne County Jail Outreach Ministry, Elder Orlando Gregory, about the Prison Ministry (Shadow Step) at Macomb Prison
Topics Discussed:
- Overview and History of the Prison Mentorship program
- In-Depth look into the program
- Ways To Get Involved in prison ministry work
For more information, contact H.O.P.E. Ministries at https://hopeindetroit.org/ or 313.897.5503 -
S2 E10: The Ending of Cash Bail in Illinois
Ms. Marjon talks with the Director of Policy & Advocacy, Chicago Appleseed Briana Payton, about how cash bail ended in the state of Illinois.
Topics Discussed:
- Cash Bail & Bail Reform
- Process and Strategy of Ending Cash Bail in Illinois
- Lessons Learned: Ending Cash Bail
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S2 E9: End Cash Bail: Kendra’s Bailout Story
Ms. Marjon talks with Detroit Justice Center Attorney Rubina Mustafa and Bailout Client Kendra Harrell about the cash bail system in Michigan (Kendra shares her personal bailout story
Topics Discussed:
- Cash Bail Discussion
- Kendra's Bailout Story
- Negative Impact of Cash Bail
- Life After Bailout
- Lessons Learned: Cash Bail
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S2 E8: Life After Lock Up Series (Booker T & Meech)
Ms. Marjon talks with Michigan Liberation Organizers Booker T & Meech about their life before and after serving time in prison.
Topics Discussed:
Life After Lock Up Series
- Booker & Meech's Stories
- Life in Prison
- Life after Prison (Ending Cash Bail in Michigan)
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S2 E7: Life After Lock Up Series (Aref Nagi & Anthony Boyd)
Ms. Marjon talks with Entrepreneur Aref Nagi and Criminal Justice Consultant Anthony Boyd about their life before and after serving time in prison.
Topics Discussed:
Life After Lock Up Series
- Aref & Anthony's Stories
- Life in Prison
- Life after Prison
- The impact on their families