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This Black History Month, we honor the resilience, brilliance, and leadership of Black changemakers — past and present.

Support justice-impacted leaders who are writing the next chapter of history today.

👉 jlusa.org/donate

#BlackHistoryMonth #SecondChances #JusticeLeadership #JLUSAstrong
February 2, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Pastor Troy F. Vaughn (Leading with Conviction™ 2017) launched his new book “From Skid Row to CEO” at a gala event in Inglewood, NC, January 16.

Read more: https://jlusa.org/2026/01/23/pastor-troy-f-vaughn-releases-new-book-from-skid-row-to-ceo

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Pastor Troy F. Vaughn (Leading with Conviction™ 2017)
January 23, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Had a great conversation with @JustLeadershipUSA on the JustUs Speaks podcast about my journey, my work, and telling the truth out loud.

If you’ve got 34 minutes, take a listen 🎧
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#JustUS #JLUSAStrong #TruthTelling
Tamara Springs on the JustUs Speaks Podcast
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January 22, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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JustLeadershipUSA mourns the passing of Ronnie Waters (1962-2025), who passed away early Monday morning.

Read our full statement: https://jlusa.org/2025/12/15/jlusa-mourns-the-passing-of-ronnie-waters/

#JLUSAstrong #LeadingWithConviction #RestInPower
Ronnie Waters (1962-2025)
December 15, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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🎃 On this day of reflection and tradition, we’re reminded that the real challenges our communities face aren’t seasonal—they’re systemic. Together, we can end the harms of mass incarceration and build a future grounded in justice.

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#Halloween #JLUSAstrong #JusticeForAll
October 31, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Out of over 4,000 nominations, L’Oréal Paris has named Yasmine Arrington-Brooks (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) one of 10 “Women of Worth” for 2025.

Read more: jlusa.org/2025/10/16...

#WomenOfWorth #WomenOfWorth2025 #JLUSAstrong #LeadingWithConviction
Yasmine Arrington-Brooks (Leading with Conviction™ 2019)
October 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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📢 Justice can’t wait.

At JustLeadershipUSA, we’re building a future where those most impacted by the justice system lead the way. 💪🏽

Help us make real change. Support our work today.

👉 Donate now: jlusa.org/donate

#JLUSAstrong #OurExperienceIsOurExpertise #JusticeCantWait
September 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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JLUSA President & CEO DeAnna Hoskins: “I’m excited to share that I’ve returned from my year-long #WhiteHouse Fellowship, where I had the privilege of bringing #justiceimpacted leadership into some of the nation’s highest decision-making spaces.”

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September 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Welcome, Dr. Aaron Kinzel to JustLeadershipUSA!

“Dr. Aaron T. Kinzel is a nationally recognized educator, researcher, and criminal justice reform advocate whose life embodies the power of transformation.”

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#JLUSAstrong #CriminalJusticeReform
September 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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“If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to rise from the ashes and turn pain into purpose … this episode is for you.”

Watch Judith Negron (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) on the #BreakingChains podcast: jlusa.org/2025/07/21...

#JLUSAstrong #PainIntoPurpose #Prison2Pro
July 27, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Brittany Lovely (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) writes, “I built a new life, but I will not stop there. I will continue to build—new systems, new visions, new futures rooted in justice.”

Read more: jlusa.org/2025/07/16...

#JLUSAstrong #OurExperienceIsOurExpertise
July 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Brittany Lovely (Leading with Conviction™ 2022) writes, “I built a new life, but I will not stop there. I will continue to build—new systems, new visions, new futures rooted in justice.”

Read more: jlusa.org/2025/07/16...

#JLUSAstrong #OurExperienceIsOurExpertise
July 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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In this powerful episode of the Breaking Chains Podcast, Oswald Newbold (Leading with Conviction™ 2024) shares his raw, real, and transformational personal story.

Watch now: jlusa.org/2025/07/07...

#BreakingChainsPodcast #OswaldNewbold #LeadingWithConviction #JLUSAstrong
July 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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We are extremely encouraged and gratified to see this report that shows the downward trend JustLeadershipUSA and our network of more than 1,800 formerly incarcerated and justice-impacted leaders across the country has been working for ...

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June 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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The inaugural JustUs Ideas Week is wrapping up today in #Philadelphia, with more than 3,000 people registered, 100+ speakers, and dozens of partner organizations, including JustLeadershipUSA (JLUSA).

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June 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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“When [#formerlyincarcerated] people get together ... They may find the solution together. They may not. They might all be facing the same problem & never find the solution, but now they’re not alone in the problem anymore.” —Lauren Johnson (Leading with Conviction™ 2016) #JustUs #JLUSAstrong
June 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Kemba Smith (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) and Kwame Kilpatrick (JLUSA board member) participate in a panel discussion on pardons and redemption.

#JustUs #JLUSAstrong #Philadelphia
June 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Shout out to all the JustLeadershipUSA alumni who are participating in and speaking at JustUs Ideas Week in #Philadelphia today!

Photo 1: Celia Colon (Leading with Conviction™ 2018) and Lauren Johnson (LwC 2016) panel discussion on women’s reentry, hosted by Angie Martinez

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June 9, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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JustLeadershipUSA President and CEO DeAnna Hoskins kicked off JustUs Ideas Week in Philadelphia this morning with her keynote on on justice, leadership, and liberation!

#JustUs #JLUSAstrong #Philadelphia #DeAnnaHoskins #Justice #Leadership #Liberation
June 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Last month, JLUSA Policy Analyst Zach Ruppel (Leading with Conviction™ 2021) joined Tony McCright (LwC 2022) for a panel discussion at the 2025 National #EconomicMobility & Opportunity Conference in Baltimore, MD.

Read more: jlusa.org/2025/06/05...

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June 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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“Keturah Herron [Leading with Conviction™ 2019] is the first openly #LGBTQ woman to be elected to the #Kentucky Senate, after serving as the first openly LGBTQ member in the state House of Representatives.”

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#PrideMonth #JLUSAstrong #KeturahHerron
Sen. Keturah Herron with her family
June 2, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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We had a great JustLeadershipUSA staff retreat in Gatlinburg, Tennessee! #JLUSAstrong
May 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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“Too often, the #mentalhealth needs of women impacted by incarceration are overlooked or inadequately addressed.” —Lana Mendis (Leading with Conviction™ 2022 / Leadership Admin Coordinator for JLUSA)

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#MentalHealthAwareness #IncarceratedWomen #JLUSAstrong
May 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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JustLeadershipUSA is in partnership with Ben & Jerry's on Second Chance Month through our #SecondChancesinAction campaign! #JLUSAstrong #SecondChanceMonth 🙏🏾💪🏾🥰🔥❤️💯
April 28, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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JLUSA’s Leadership Programs Coordinator Rick Speck (Leading with Conviction 2021) spoke to #NPR about #Michigan’s recent ban on mandatory life without parole for 19- and 20-year-olds convicted of murder. Here’s what he had to say!

Listen now: jlusa.org/2025/04/24...

#JLUSAstrong #LWOP
April 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM