We are delighted that our short film, Reflections Behind Bars , has been officially selected to be screened at SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas.  SXSW EDU, a component of the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival series, is an annual convening taking place March 9-12, 2026, showcasing the intersection of education, innovation, social impact, and media.   The film will be screened March 11 at 1:30pm at the Austin Downtown Marriott.  SXSW EDU festival badge is required for attendance.   

Alliance for Boys and Men of Color (ABMoC) Policy Convening and Workshop Last month, we hosted a workshop at Alliance for Boys and Men of Color (ABMoC) Policy Convening rooted in reflection, collaboration, and shared mission. The gathering brought together organizers, advocates, and leaders to sit with difficult questions about systems, narratives, and power, as well as to imagine what becomes possible when we work together across silos. The convening also more broadly center

As we close out the year, we’re reflecting on the power of lived experience to spark empathy, shift narratives, and drive real change. From growing recognition of our storytelling model to packed film screenings, new writing cohorts, and meaningful legislative wins, this year showed what’s possible when incarcerated voices are centered in conversations about justice, families, and prevention. This edition shares how stories are opening hearts, shaping policy, and helping comm

We are excited to announce we have been recognized in a publication produced by the Yale Justice Collaboratory, which highlights innovative approaches to justice grounded in connection, collaboration, and lived experience. The publication brings together work from across the country that demonstrates how shared stories and collective knowledge can shape more effective and humane systems.  The Notebook is an annual volume that examines how unity can be built across differences