Founding Member profile

Rahsaan Thomas is an active social justice advocate, advancing the rights of the incarcerated through writing and the arts. He is a co-producer of the Pulitzer Prize finalist and Dupont Award winning podcast Ear Hustle and a contributing writer for the San Quentin News. He also cofounded and co-created the Empowerment Avenue Program, which aims to empower incarcerated artists. His important work has led to the Governor commuting his sentence. He is expected to parole in February 2023.