06/30/2025
🎥 SILENCE THE VIOLENCE IN DETROIT
On June 7, 2025, we gathered at the Church of the Messiah in Detroit to honor the innocent victims of street violence. This event united all communities against gun violence, and it was a critical moment for us all. 🙏🏾💔
As an advocate against the torturous use of solitary confinement within the Michigan Department of Corrections, I recognize the pressing need for reform. I collaborated with Open MI Door, a dedicated organization fighting to end solitary confinement in Michigan prisons. Together, we set up a man-made solitary cell to give attendees a visceral experience of what prolonged isolation feels like. 🚪⚠️
Our focus was clear: gun violence and its devastating impact on our communities. The systems meant to provide rehabilitation often perpetuate cycles of violence. Years spent in solitary confinement lead to sensory deprivation and increase the risk of post-incarceration syndrome, ultimately heightening the likelihood of violent behavior upon release. 📉🔒
Now is the time to engage in this urgent conversation. Join us in the fight to end solitary confinement in Michigan and across the nation. Together, we can create a justice system rooted in healing and restoration. 💪🏾✨
Let’s take action. Together, we can make a difference.
