Michigan Liberation’s Respect the Roots Podcast

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

S03 E08: Reframing Oppressive Systems as Fluid and Transformable

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