It’s Time to End the Vax Rule for Prisoners
Prisoners like me are barred from the intimate family visits that are a lifeline inside — all for refusing the
WHAT DOES BLACK HISTORY MONTH MEAN TO YOU? – SOME REFLECTIONS FROM NEW JERSEY STATE PRISON
Black History Month for me is a chance to shed the spotlight on our Black community. Every year during the
“YOU’RE A CHAMPION TO ME – A CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
On the 22nd day in 1986 it was cold night in December When you gave birth to me – as
“The Road To Success”
The road to success will inevitably call your bluff With adversities, obstacles, and all kinds of stuff That terrain you
“LESS LIKE YOU!”
-By Dawan Ingram
You said I was guilty but you lied You say I am heartless yet I cry
You say I am evil yet I do good
“THE CLIMB”
-By Shawn Robert Johnson
You have that dream you are dreaming where you can almost see it
However there’s a voice inside your head saying you’ll never reach it
STRICT COVID-19 REGULATIONS ON PRISON VISITS CREATE ANGT FOR FAMILIES | OPINION
By Michael J. Doce and Tariq MaQbool
DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER
-By Brandon Cowser
I learned about being prejudiced from an early age. I guess it’s a natural occurrence in all walks of life. Now there’s nothing wrong with this act. A person forms an opinion based upon the information obtained over the course of one’s lifetime.
THE HANDSHAKE
-By Michael J. Doce
The handshake: a small gesture of humility that can symbolize equality and Peace by the clasping of right hands. The handshake represents humanity and demonstrates common grounds found between two humans.
THE SILENCE ON THE OTHER END OF THE PHONE
-By Michael “Abdur Ra’uf” Hearn
In Season 5 of “Orange is the New Black,” Gloria Mendoza calls her tía (aunt) from prison. Her aunt was at the hospital with Gloria’s son, who is about to be taken into surgery…..
