How Do You Address Racial Equity as a Judicial Leader?
In this video series, we interview a range of professionals including judges, attorneys, public defenders, community advocates, and law enforcement and ask them what racial equity means to them–and how they advance it in their role.
Interview with Donielle Martin
We are so pleased to present our interview with Donielle Martin, CEO and Founder of One Life @ A Time. an organization which was inspired by her son Terry, who was incarcerated at the age of 18. In 2019, he created the One Life @ A Time mentoring program while incarcerated to be the voice for the unheard and in hopes the program would reach many, to give back to society. Her organization carries this work forward, working to inspire and empower youth and families to embrace their authentic selves. They achieve this by providing opportunities, such as but not limited to: hands-on experiences , fostering self-expression, healing, creativity, and understanding the importance of discipline. Through promoting community involvement, they aim to help individuals uncover their truth and thrive despite societal stigmas, and together, “we will change the narrative.”
We are also so pleased to have Donielle be a part of our Youth and Family Expert Advisory Council! You can learn more about Donielle’s organization on their website, as well more about her on the Youth and Family Council bio page.
Interview with Clinton Lacey
We are so pleased to present our interview with Clinton Lacey. Mr. Lacey is the president and CEO of the Credible Messenger Mentoring Movement (CM3), a newly launched organization focusing on supporting Credible Messenger Mentors – community rooted natural leaders who have successfully navigated their own prior involvement in the justice system, who share similar life experiences with current justice-involved young people, and are poised to have transformative impact on an individual, family, community and systemic level – and maximizing their impact around the nation.
You can learn more on their website:
Interview with Hernán Carvente-Martinez
We are proud to launch this series with an interview with Hernán Carvente-Martinez, Executive Director of Alianza for Opportunity! Hernán is a remarkable thought leader, advocate, organizer, and an inspiration to all who are engaged in this kind of work.
You can learn more about the amazing work that Hernán and Alianza for Opportunity on their revamped website.