Stories

Breaking the Cycle

Juan spent ½ of his adult life incarcerated and talks about the obstacles he has been able to overcome to break the cycle of incarceration.

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Media Literacy Project posted on 6 Oct 11 at 2:29 pm  ·  0 comments

I AM STILL TROY DAVIS!

For many years, I have fought for criminal justice reform and attended vigils outside of our prisons’ death chambers. I have mourned at losses and celebrated victories.

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AdvoCare posted on 29 Sep 11 at 3:33 am  ·  2 comments

I’m worried.

Her husband will see the parole board in 2013.

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Judith posted on 26 Sep 11 at 4:42 pm  ·  0 comments

Take A Number

Media Literacy Project and 1000 Kites Prison Justice Workshop at La Plazita Institute on August 16, 2011. Hakim Bellamy performs Take A Number.

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Media Literacy Project posted on 23 Sep 11 at 1:35 pm  ·  0 comments

The Child Silently Cries

Eric Pacheco shares spoken word at La Plazita Institute.

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Media Literacy Project posted on 23 Sep 11 at 1:34 pm  ·  0 comments

Daddy Why

Eric Pacheco shares spoken word at La Plazita Institute.

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Media Literacy Project posted on 23 Sep 11 at 1:34 pm  ·  0 comments

Chris’s Story

Chris Duran shares her story of why her family is strong through the challenge of incarceration and distance.

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Media Literacy Project posted on 15 Sep 11 at 3:38 pm  ·  0 comments

Call For Stories

We are asking New Mexicans to share their story about how their own life or the life of a loved one is impacted by America's culture of incarceration.

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Media Literacy Project posted on 14 Sep 11 at 7:07 pm  ·  0 comments

Not Too Many (a poem)

a poem written by a Street Poet; a story about his own personal struggle and transformation...

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StreetPoetsInc posted on 14 Sep 11 at 2:12 pm  ·  0 comments

Not Too Many (a poem)

a poem written by a Street Poet alumni about his personal story; a story of struggle and transformation

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StreetPoetsInc posted on 14 Sep 11 at 2:09 pm  ·  0 comments