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The Michigan Liberation podcast is a new podcast and/or TV show where staff members of Michigan Liberation, sponsors, partners and their guests have open-minded, real, and transparent discussions on various topics centered around ending the criminalization of Black families and communities of color in Michigan.

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S03 E11: A Journey from Incarceration to Redemption (Part 1) 28:02

25 weeks ago28:02

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Ms. Marjon talks with Marjani Abdur-Rahman, a college student and formerly incarcerated individual, about her life (before and during incarceration) Topics Discussed: Early Life & Upbringing Circumstances Leading to Incarceration Chain of Events Leading up to her Arrest Life In Jail (Flint, Michigan) leading to prison (Huron Valley - WHV)…

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S03 E12: A Journey from Incarceration to Redemption (Part 2) 27:59

25 weeks ago27:59

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Ms. Marjon continues her talk with Marjani Abdur-Rahman, a college student and formerly incarcerated individual, about her life (during and after incarceration). Topics Discussed: Life in Huron Valley Women's Prison (WHV) Impact of COVID-19 in Prison Church Hurt in Prison Prison Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Life After Release: Transitioning Back to Society…

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S03 E09: From Cell to Society: The Reentry Journey (Part 1) 28:18

27 weeks ago28:18

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Ms. Marjon talks with CEO/President of H.O.P.E. Ministries, Rev. Spruill, Josh Puckett President of The Adolescent Redemptive & Restorative Program and Tiffany Gelia, a mother of a currently incarcerated individual and a criminal justice advocate Topics Discussed: Rev. Spruill's Ministry Josh's Story Tiffany's Story…

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S03 E10: From Cell to Society: The Reentry Journey (Part 2) 28:19

27 weeks ago28:19

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Ms. Marjon continues her discussion with CEO/President of H.O.P.E. Ministries, Rev. Spruill, Josh Puckett President of The Adolescent Redemptive & Restorative Program, and Tiffany Gelia, a mother of a currently incarcerated individual and a criminal justice advocate

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S03 E08: Reframing Oppressive Systems as Fluid and Transformable 27:46

29 weeks ago27:46

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Ms. Marjon talks with community organizer Kat Layton about leveraging personal experience and professional expertise for systemic change. Topics Discussed: Reframing Oppressive Systems Intersectionality and Professional Expertise Community Leadership and Advocacy

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S03 E07: The Impact of Justice Involvement on Families and the Path to Healing 27:07

31 weeks ago27:07

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Ms. Marjon talks with Tiffany Gist a life advocate and Milib Base Member about her life, expungement journey and life after a clean slate Topics Discussed: The Challenges Faced by Justice-Impacted Families Life After Expungement: Rebuilding and Reintegration Walking in Purpose: Serving Vulnerable Communities…

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S03 E06: Reforming the Vote: Examining Jail Voting and Sentencing Laws 28:19

34 weeks ago28:19

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Ms. Marjon talks with Amani Sawari an criminal justice advocate and journalist about the impact of the felony disenfranchisement on civic engagement Topics Discussed: Jail Voting in Michigan and nationally Potential sentencing law changes in Michigan

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S03 E05: The Impact of Felony Disenfranchisement on Civic Engagement 28:22

35 weeks ago28:22

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Ms. Marjon talks with Amani Sawari an criminal justice advocate and journalist about the impact of the felony disenfranchisement on civic engagement Topics Discussed: Felony Disenfranchisement Prisonality Magazine

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S03 E04: The Injustices of the Criminal System 32:38

47 weeks ago32:38

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Ms Marjon talks with Daniel Eichinger a former Appeals and Trial Attorney in Pittsburgh, PA about the injustices in the criminal justice system in indigent (poor) communities Topics Discussed: Injustices of the criminal system How the System Disproportionately Impacts People of Color? Advocating Criminal Legal Reforms…

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S03 E03: Abolitionist Community Mental Healthcare 34:40

48 weeks ago34:40

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Ms Marjon talks with Lance Hicks and Beth Bailey from Detroit Peer Respite about mental health in metro Detroit Topics Discussed: Decarcerating Mental Healthcare Abolishing Nonconsensual "Treatment" Taking Cops Out of Crisis Work

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S03 E02: A Life Lesson on Trauma and Healing 33:44

51 weeks ago33:44

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Ms. Marjon talks with author and therapist, Demarra West about mental health as it pertains to Trauma Topics Discussed: Herstory: Demarra's Story Demarra's New Book (Me Too: A Therapist’s Journey to Heal, Find Liberation, & Joy) Trauma: The Impact on Individuals and the Community Support System and Healing Modalities…

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S03 E01: Tore's Mental Health Story and Journey 31:37

51 weeks ago31:37

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Ms. Marjon talks with the Program Coordinator, Tore Price from MI-CEMI. Tore shares his personal mental health story. Topics Discussed: Mental Health as a Formerly Incarcerated Individual Dealing with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Moving Forward with Mental Illness

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S2 E11: Prison Ministry - Macomb Prison Mentoring Program 28:10

1 year ago28:10

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Ms. Marjon talks with the CEO/President of H.O.P.E. Ministries Rev. Spruill, and Executive Director of Wayne County Jail Outreach Ministry, Elder Orlando Gregory, about the Prison Ministry (Shadow Step) at Macomb Prison Topics Discussed: - Overview and History of the Prison Mentorship program - In-Depth look into the program - Ways To Get Involved in prison ministry work For more information, contact H.O.P.E. Ministries at https://hopeindetroit.org/ or 313.897.5503…

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S2 E12: H.O.P.E. Ministry - Overview & Programs 28:14

1 year ago28:14

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Ms. Marjon continues her talk with the CEO/President of H.O.P.E. Ministries, Rev. Spruill, and Executive Director of Wayne County Jail Outreach Ministry, Elder Orlando Gregory, about H.O.P.E. Ministries Topics Discussed: - Elder Orlando's testimony - In-depth look into H.O.P.E. Ministries - The Impact of mass incarceration on the family For more information, contact H.O.P.E. Ministries at https://hopeindetroit.org/ or 313.897.5503…

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S2 E10: The Ending of Cash Bail in Illinois 35:27

1 year ago35:27

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Ms. Marjon talks with the Director of Policy & Advocacy, Chicago Appleseed Briana Payton, about how cash bail ended in the state of Illinois. Topics Discussed: - Cash Bail & Bail Reform - Process and Strategy of Ending Cash Bail in Illinois - Lessons Learned: Ending Cash Bail

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S2 E9: End Cash Bail: Kendra’s Bailout Story 30:04

1 year ago30:04

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Ms. Marjon talks with Detroit Justice Center Attorney Rubina Mustafa and Bailout Client Kendra Harrell about the cash bail system in Michigan (Kendra shares her personal bailout story Topics Discussed: - Cash Bail Discussion - Kendra's Bailout Story - Negative Impact of Cash Bail - Life After Bailout - Lessons Learned: Cash Bail…

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S2 E8: Life After Lock Up Series (Booker T & Meech) 28:20

1 year ago28:20

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Ms. Marjon talks with Michigan Liberation Organizers Booker T & Meech about their life before and after serving time in prison. Topics Discussed: Life After Lock Up Series - Booker & Meech's Stories - Life in Prison - Life after Prison (Ending Cash Bail in Michigan) - Call to Action

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S2 E7: Life After Lock Up Series (Aref Nagi & Anthony Boyd) 28:17

1 year ago28:17

28:17

Ms. Marjon talks with Entrepreneur Aref Nagi and Criminal Justice Consultant Anthony Boyd about their life before and after serving time in prison. Topics Discussed: Life After Lock Up Series - Aref & Anthony's Stories - Life in Prison - Life after Prison - The impact on their families

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S2 E5: Life After Lock Up Series (Leon Benson) Part 1 28:08

1 year ago28:08

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Ms. Marjon talks with the CEO of Four Forty-Eight Eight, Leon Benson, about his life before and after serving in prison. (Part 1) Topics Discussed: Life After Lock Up Series - Leon's Story - Life in Prison

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S2 E6: Life After Lock Up Series (Leon Benson) Part 2 28:23

1 year ago28:23

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Ms. Marjon talks with the CEO of Four Forty-Eight Eight, Leon Benson, about his life before and after serving in prison. (Part 2) Topics Discussed: Life After Lock Up Series - Solitary Confinement for nine years - Life after Prison - Final Words of Encouragement

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S2 E4: Life After Lock Up Series (Marvin Cotton Jr) 28:10

1 year ago28:10

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S2 E4: Ms. Marjon talks with CEO and Author Marvin Cotton Jr about his life before and after serving time in prison. Topics Discussed: Life After Lock Up Series - Marvin's Story - Life in Prison - Life after Prison - Call To Action: Food For Thought

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S2 E3: Clean Slate Initiative 30:52

1 year ago30:52

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Ms. Marjon talks with Sheena Meade, CEO of Clean Slate Initiative, about her life story and the overview of the Clean Slate (record expungement) movement. Topics Discussed: - Sheena's Personal Narrative - What is the Clean Slate Initiative? - Clean Slate: Lessons Learned - Clean Slate Impact - The Clean Slate: Call To Action…

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S2 E2: A Prison Story (The Impact On A Mother) 28:21

2 years ago28:21

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Ms. Marjon talks with social media activist Leslie McGraw about her journey as a mother with a son who is currently incarcerated in Michigan Topics Discussed: Prison Story: The Impact On A Mother - How It All Began - Being a single mom and raising her son - Herstory & Hisstory - Leslie and Her Incarcerated - Talk about her son’s prison journey and its impact on her. - Life After Lock Up - What does the future look like?…

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S2 E1: Empowering People To Maximize Their Purpose 28:06

2 years ago28:06

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Ms. Marjon talks with New York Times Bestseller Dr. Eddie Connor about empowerment. Topics Discussed: - Life Story & Surviving Stage 4 Cancer - Dr. Eddie's new book "Identity" - Empowerment of young males - Food for Thought

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Bonus 2: Life After Lockup (Part 2) 26:17

2 years ago26:17

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The conversation continues with Ms. Marjon and the Kingsmen Project group (Erick Washington, Aref “Steve” Nagi, and Andre Lundy) about life after being lockup. Rocky DeYoung shares insight on being a mentor to the Kingsmen Project and other incarcerated individuals. Listen as the group dives deeper into what life is like after getting out of prison and the evil fears of reentry.…

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Bonus 1: Life After Lockup (Part1) 29:31

2 years ago29:31

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Ms. Marjon speaks with the Kingsmen Project group (Erick Washington, Aref “Steve” Nagi, and Andre Lundy) about life after being lockup. Rocky DeYoung shares insight on being a mentor to the Kingsmen Project and other incarcerated individuals. Listen to the real stories of men affected by criminal justice.…

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S1 E12: The Overdose Crisis (Part 2) 29:07

2 years ago29:07

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Conversation with Kate Boulton Senior Legal Technical Advisor of the Overdose Prevention Program at Vital Strategies Topics Discussed: Overdose Crisis: National & Michigan Statistics Care, Not Criminalization Priorities & Demands Engaging & Mobilizing Communities around overdose prevention and harm reduction…

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S1 E11: The Overdose Crisis (Part 1) 27:54

2 years ago27:54

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Conversation with Kate Boulton Senior Legal Technical Advisor of the Overdose Prevention Program at Vital Strategies Topics Discussed: Overview of overdose crisis Vital Strategies Overdose Prevention Program Milib's Care Not Criminalization

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S1 E10: Harm Reduction Discussion 31:34

2 years ago31:34

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Conversation with Dr. Bowers the Executive Director of The National Harm Reduction Coalition. What is the NHRC? 13th National Harm Reduction Conference Highlights The significance of Harm Reduction in black communities The need for a trauma informed approach to engagement with people of faith /communities of faith in regards to harm reduction Next Steps..How can people get involved and help make a difference?…

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S1 E9: Real Talk with Michigan Liberation Action Fund Phone Team 1:03:37

3 years ago1:03:37

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Ms. Marjon interviews the Michigan Liberation Action Fund Phone Team about their phone canvassing experience in the 2022 election.

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