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Kemba

Kemba is based on the true story of Kemba Smith, who as a college student fell in love with a man who turned out to be a drug kingpin and leads her down a dangerous path.

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Songs from the Hole

A documentary visual album, Songs From the Hole follows James “JJ’88” Jacobs through a musical opus of hip-hop and soul, inspired by his innermost struggles as both a person who has committed and experienced violent harm.

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Little April

Little April follows April Grayson, a Represent Justice Ambassador whose traumatic upbringing in foster care led to her involvement in the justice system, highlighting the struggles faced by youth like her and envisioning a transformative path to justice.

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Armand Coleman

Armand, with over eight years of experience, leads transformative Restorative Justice programs, mentors youth, and actively contributes to addressing racial disparities and promoting community healing through various esteemed roles.

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Eddie Ellis Jr.

Eddie B. Ellis Jr. leverages his personal experience as a formerly incarcerated individual to foster community reintegration, advocate for fair sentencing, and provide impactful mentoring and training to enhance decision-making and coping skills for at-risk individuals.

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Jessie Mabrey

Jessie D. Mabrey champions the needs of justice-impacted women and children, leveraging her extensive experience and certifications to advocate for better housing, mental health support, and effective reentry programs, fueled by her personal journey and commitment to transformative change.

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JJ’88

JJ '88, once incarcerated at 15 and sentenced to life, transformed his life through music and activism, gaining fame from a CNN documentary and co-founding a media company; he now creates bluesy hip-hop and R&B that advocates for grace, love, and accountability.

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