It’s easily arguable that American society isn’t very forgiving to people who have committed crimes. For Black…

When the NBA made its triumphant return in July after COVID-19 tried its best to steal our joy, it looked like…

Considering all we know about COVID-19, it’s incredibly obvious that the conditions in American prisons aren’t…

In August, The Root reported that 63-year-old Fair Wayne Bryant—who was given a life sentence for stealing a pair of…

When Maya Moore decided to step away from the WNBA in 2019 in order to fight for criminal justice reform, little did…

When he’s not fighting for touchdowns on the field, Dak Prescott is apparently fighting for justice off of it.

Alabama’s prison system has come under scrutiny in recent months following a federal report that details widespread,…

As a young girl, Maya Moore dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player. But after conquering the sport as…

Apparently, somewhere along the line, hitting protesters with a car just became the default move of authority…

Belly of the Beast, a powerful documentary film about the human rights abuses experienced by women at the hands of…

The American prison system is, in a word, trash. prisoners are often faced with inhumane conditions and treatment,…

Those currently incarcerated are among the most vulnerable of our population when it comes to COVID-19, as the…

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, one of the places that are being most affected are jails and pris…

In a crisis—and absent any real leadership from the president—people love an authoritative man with a PowerPoint.

Correctional facilities across the nation have been struggling with the issue of overcrowded prisons. This had been…

On Friday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio authorized the release of 40 of the city’s inmates who were convicted…

Minnesota Lynx star and four-time WNBA champion Maya Moore is widely considered one of the most elite players in the…

I’ve never spent a day of my life in prison, but after a recent rash of stabbings and violent attacks led to the…

On its face, it’s a welcome proposition: people incarcerated in West Virginia prisons will be given access to…

In a full-circle moment no one saw coming, A$AP Rocky is giving back to the Swedish jail that held him for several…