Last weekend, Essie hosted the 'Close a Jail, Heal a Community' event, in partnership with @justicelanow and @dignityandpowernow, shortly after the third anniversary of the Men's Central Jail (MCJ) Closure Report. (1/5)

“I’m here to advocate for change. I feel like Essie is the perfect place for me to grow in that advocacy. I stand strong in doing whatever it is within my power to change and adjust these faults in the system.” — Eboni, Essie Sister #EndMassIncarceration

Significant effort is put into creating obstacles that separate incarcerated individuals from their loved ones on the outside. And it's women doing the daily work to push back against this and center connection. #EndMassIncarceration @laprogressive

laprogressive.com/law-and-justic…

We’re giving flowers to long-time Sister Warrior Betty McKay. Betty of Essie Justice Group has a profound understanding of the challenges folks face inside & upon returning home. Check out her interview: sisterwarriors.org/blog

💥NEW from Keri Blakinger💥: The number of fatalities has risen so much that the annual death rate has more than doubled—in a decade where the incarcerated population has dropped by 1/3.

Today, 3/26, yet another LASD in-custody death was posted. (thread)

👉🏾latimes.com/california/sto…

The cutest witness I've had!

Proud to be working with Essie Justice Group and Women's Foundation California to ensure pregnant folks get the bare minimum of health and safety while incarcerated.

Announcing our new Board Member, Jamira Burley!

Jamira is an award-winning activist, internationally recognized speaker, human rights activist, and next-gen/community social impact strategist.

#EssieJusticeGroup #JamiraBurley