Lester Young

Hey, I hope all is well with you and your family. I want to share with you my recent TedxTalk on the “ The power of Redemption”, and second chance employment. Please share this video with your colleagues. lnkd.in/gN94Kpdb

A coalition of criminal justice reform groups gathered at the State House on Thursday. bit.ly/3Gqyk5h

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Thrilled for today’s Instagram session at 12 noon EST! Join me as we explore the profound impact of the 4 R’s - Rest, Read, Reflect, and Reset - along with a deep dive into The 5 Stages of Growth. IG handle Path2Redemption515

Empowering those with felony convictions through inclusive hiring practices not only transforms individual lives but contributes to building safer and more resilient communities. Watch my TEDxTalk on YouTube lnkd.in/gyjgR2jJ #TedxTalk #path2redemption

JLUSA Senior Movement and Capacity Building Specialist Lester Young recently spoke at @TEDx Hilton Head in South Carolina on “The Power of Redemption.” Watch now: jlusa.org/2023/11/27/les… @lester972

“Upon release, individuals face over 48,000—yes, 48,000—legal barriers that hinder the individual from moving forward in their life.” —Lester Young speaking at @TEDx Hilton Head Watch the full video: jlusa.org/2023/11/27/les… #TEDx #TEDTalk #PowerofRedemption @Lester972

“The cost is astonishing. ... It’s over $80 billion!” —Lester Young @Lester972 speaking at @TEDx Hilton Head on the cost of mass incarceration Watch the full video: jlusa.org/2023/11/27/les…

JustLeadershipUSA Senior Movement and Capacity Building Specialist Lester Young @Lester972 recently spoke at @TEDx Hilton Head in South Carolina on “The Power of Redemption.” Watch the full video available now: jlusa.org/2023/11/27/les… #TEDx #TEDTalk #PowerofRedemption

14 years old! Murdered! The world doesnt see them as children. Always perceived as a threat. All I want for my 15 year old son is to have the ability to just be a child. Our children have to grow up way too fast and now this child won't even get the chance to experience life! RIP

Wrongfully Convicted Man Urges State of Missouri to Stop Using Jailhouse Informants davisvanguard.org/2023/03/wrongf… criminology

The criminal legal system has been the modern engineer of social and economic inequality. But we can change that. @TeresaYHodge and @JustUSCouncil call for opportunity & justice for all systems-impacted people. Join us in D.C. for our April 29 launch! bit.ly/jcclaunch

Join directly impacted leaders from across the country in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, April 29 for the historic launch of @JustUSCouncil and our groundbreaking new vision to advance opportunity and justice for all systems-impacted people! RSVP NOW: bit.ly/jcclaunch

One month ago today, the train derailment in East Palestine, OH exposed systemic racism and disregard for the lives of more than 2,000 incarcerated people less than 15 miles away. Now, JLUSA and formerly incarcerated leaders are speaking out: jlusa.org/2023/03/03/eas… #JustUS

Registration for Emerging Leaders Milwaukee is now extended to March 10! There's still time to secure your spot for our FREE two-day advocacy training for systems-impacted organizers and activists on March 18-19. Register now: bit.ly/MILWAUKEE2023EL.

Can you please use human centered language when you cover the story. Like formerly incarcerated people or persons. Don’t refer to us as ex felons, ex-con ex inmates and ex prisoners. Part of changing the narrative starts with language. Thanks Lester

Which one are you choosing today?

She went to prison believing people behind bars were “bad people,” and found herself lifted from a dark place by the women incarcerated with her who she was taught to fear. Hear from Avalon Betts-Gaston on the #JustUs Speaks Podcast: ow.ly/PcS350MZGwF

He ran his illegal enterprises like a business. Now, he uses those same talents to help others build wealth through home ownership. Hear from JLUSA leader Tony McCright on the JustUs Speaks podcast with hosts @Lester972 & @SpokenFlowPoet: ow.ly/sg4B50MUyn6