Criminal Justice Reform
She was convicted of illegal voting, but thatâs not why she might be going to prison
Texas Appeals Court Will Hear 'Illegal Voting' Case

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to review the conviction of Crystal Mason, a mom and grandmother sentenced to…
by Charise Frazier
04.01.21
Across The U.S. Voters Flock To The Polls On Election Day
Weed, Voting Rights Are The 'Other' Election Winners

Civil rights advocates were delivered good news from final results in certain statewide elections that have provided somewhat of a…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
11.06.20
The Black Ballot Criminal Justice Reform panel discussion
NewsOne's 'The Black Ballot' Tackles Criminal Justice Reform

This installment of NewsOne's The Black Ballot panel conversation features Yemi Adegbonmire, General Counsel at The Bail Project, Jamila T.…
by NewsOne Staff
09.26.20
(FILE) Rihanna's Charity Donates $5 Million for Global Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic Relief. Rihanna...
Rihanna, Big Sean Lead Detroit COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Big Sean and Rihanna teamed up to donate to COVID-19 relief efforts in Detroit.
by NewsOne Staff
05.25.20
LA Premiere Of Cirque Du Soleil's "Volta"
Common’s Nonprofit Launches #WeMatterToo Campaign Amid COVID-19

Common’s nonprofit has launched a criminal justice reform campaign to address the spread of COVID-19 in correctional facilities.
by NewsOne Staff
05.17.20
op-ed Major Cities In The U.S. Adjust To Restrictive Coronavirus Measures
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Why Pandemic Should Bring Major Criminal Justice Reform

The COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity that may not present itself again in the near term: to reimagine policing without…
by Tom Nolan
04.17.20
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The Coronavirus Is Reportedly In Bill Cosby's Prison

The comedian is apart of the larger conversation to incarceration issues.
by Royce Dunmore
03.26.20
Kalief Browder's grave
A Timeline Of Criminal Justice Reform In America

There are five issues of criminal justice reform that have long needed attention.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
Tyler Perry Visits LinkedIn
Tyler Perry Extends Job Offer To Former Inmate

Tyler Perry extended a job offer to a former inmate who was unjustly impacted by drug laws.
by NewsOne Staff
03.31.20
2019 Brandweek Brand Genius Awards Gala
John Legend Helps Ex-Inmates Step Into Entrepreneurship

John Legend is on a mission to help ex-inmates step into entrepreneurship.
by NewsOne Staff
03.30.20
President Trump Speaks At White House Prison Reform Summit
Van Jones Slammed By Trump

Well, this is what happens when you defend a racist. They eventually turn on you.
by NewsOne Staff
03.29.20
African American mother and her daughter.
#FreeBlackMamas Bails Out Black Moms For Mother’s Day

The #FreeBlackMamas initiative is posting bail for Black mothers so they can be reunited with their families in time for…
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Viacom Summer TCA
T.I., Georgia Church Bails Out Individuals For Easter

Rapper T.I. teamed up with the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to bail out nonviolent offenders for Easter.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
Daily Camera Archives
Courts Blocked From Suspending Driver's Licenses

San Francisco Superior Court cleared 88,000 suspended driver’s license cases for certain people who failed to appear in traffic court.
by nigelroberts1
03.28.20
Democrat Presidential Candidates Attend Building Trades Unions Conference
Kamala Harris 'Regrets' Truancy Law

Sen. Kamala Harris said she regrets the truancy law she promoted in California.
by nigelroberts1
03.28.20
President Trump Delivers His First State of The Union Address To Joint Session of Congress
Meet Trump's 3 Black Guests For His SOTU

Meet Trump's three African-American guests for his 2019 State of the Union address.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
Former Felon Now Educator Request Presidential Pardon
Victory For Criminal Justice Reform Advocates

Denver settles a jail fee lawsuit filed by Mickey Howard and agrees to reform its policy.
by nigelroberts1
12.27.18
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Chicago Prosecutor Praised For Latest Exonerations

Cook County Attorney Kim Foxx delivers on her promise of criminal justice reform.
by nigelroberts1
09.24.18
London Breed Sworn In As San Francisco Mayor
London Breed Supports Cutting Post-Jail Fees

No justice, no peace.
by Clarissa Hamlin
08.23.18
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Meek Mill Addresses Trump, Voting For Change

No justice, no peace.
by Clarissa Hamlin
08.10.18
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