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Can we all agree? The last decade has left us feeling either a little confused, a bit frightened or completely vindicated in our perception of law and order.
We suffered so much stupendous politicking at the highest levels of office, and sadly, it has yet to die out.
Regardless of the outcome, we, the people, must take account before we can expect to hold accountable. Observations pertaining to Law and Justice must prevail.
Tomorrow, we hold our first live program presenting art from the inside! Join us on the VCU campus from 2-3:15pm to see the men of Lawrenceville Correctional share what’s near and dear to them. For more information on their stories and who they are, keep on reading for their biographies and messages to all of…
Brilliance Inside Showcase @ Ripple Effects Cause Tidal Waves:Family & Community Impacts of Incarceration@ Viriginia Commonwealth University When one life is impacted by incarceration, the effects don’t stay contained—they ripple outward. Families shift. Communities absorb. Generations adjust. But within those same spaces, brilliance still exists—waiting to be seen, heard, and honored. Join US: On Thursday, April 16 at…
The Case of Donald Jones By Lord Serious Miscarriage of Justice. Decision or outcome of legal proceeding that is prejudicial or inconsistent with substantial rights of the party. (Black’s Law Dictionary, Abridged Fifth Edition) Donald Jones was a blue collar hard working father of four children in 1994. He never imagined that by age…
Joshua Hairston’s piece reflects on the historical significance of voting rights, particularly for African Americans. He expresses frustration over his brother’s indifference towards exercising this right, emphasizing the struggles and sacrifices of past generations who fought for civil rights. Hairston underscores the importance of recognizing the privilege of voting and urges young individuals to honor…
The case of Howard Garnett, Jr. By Lord Serious Miscarriage of Justice. A miscarriage of justice, warranting reversal, should be declared only when the court, after examination of entire cause, including the evidence, is of the opinion that it is reasonably probable that a result more favorable to appealing party would have been reached…
Just laying back in the rack, and pondering. I am sixty-eight years old, and I hear more often these days of actors and musicians I’ve idolized while growing up, passing on; and so I too see the window on my life closing, and it saddens and frightens me. I look around the pod and see…
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