S5E6: Inside Incarceration: A Story of Resilience with Leon Kennedy III Humanize

“I have made mistakes and I have paid the ultimate cost for them and I am still here.” 
 - Leon Kennedy III
 
We are absolutely floored by our conversation with Leon. Here is a man who, through the darkest times imaginable, has reached into the depths of his being to find strength, perseverance and hope. 
Since his first incarceration at the age of 19 in Virginia, Leon has spent decades of his life behind bars in some of the U.S.’s most violent and corrupt prisons, while also battling a chronic neural disease. He was granted parole 3 years ago and lives with his wife in their home in Alabama, where he continues to fight for justice in America’s corrupted incarceration system.   
 
Listen to hear us talk about
Leon’s life-story from incarceration to freedom
Mental & emotional fortitude 
Lessons learned and chances given
The violence and injustice of Alabama’s prison system
“Reaching back” to help those behind you
U.S. incarceration system as modern day slavery The current lawsuit against Alabama’s prison system
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Connect with Leon:
Kennedyiiileon@gmail.com 
lkiiispeaks@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leon.kennedyiii
 
Get Involved:
https://www.dreamdefenders.org/
https://apaep.auburn.edu/
https://offenderalumniassociation.org/
https://alabamaappleseed.org/
 
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