#BellyoftheBeast is an exposé of human rights abuses in women's #prisons, highlighting modern-day #eugenics & #reproductive injustice. Now streaming on @appletv, #iTunes, & #Amazon @primevideo. Click here to watch: https://t.co/4d6sa04oPX

Advocates say Nashville TN’s ‘#CopCity’ is an escalation in militarized policing With new plans for a Multi-Agency Law Enforcement Training Academy, TN's right-wing government seeks to bolster the state’s police forces against efforts to transform them https://t.co/lvgsyk2niF

Bail reform is for people like Kalief Browder, who at 16 was sent to the notoriously dangerous Rikers, where he suffered for three years without ever having been convicted of a crime. https://t.co/VKLHRQbRy3

A new Virginia law set specific limits on the use of solitary confinement in Virginia prisons incarcerated freedom fighter. Kevin “Rashid” Johnson and a group of comrades are hunger striking against the continued use of the inhumane practice READ:

📢🚨1 MONTH LEFT FOR VICTIMS OF CALIFORNIA STATE-SPONSORED STERILIZATION TO APPLY FOR REPARATIONS 🚨📢 The Forced or Involuntary Sterilization Compensation Program isn't perfect but all who were victimized are encouraged to apply & apply again if denied. https://t.co/VdvKC0c6PC

📢🚨2 MONTHS LEFT 🚨 FOR CALIFORNIANS TO APPLY FOR REPARATIONS 🚨📢 The Forced or Involuntary Sterilization Compensation Program isn't perfect but all who were victimized are encouraged to apply & apply again if denied. APPLY ➡️ https://t.co/VdvKC0c6PC

If you want to understand who incarceration helps and who it hurts, look at how many people in state prisons today grew up with an incarcerated parent.

@AfricanArchives During the procedures, Anarcha was given no anesthesia, which had recently become available. The experimental procedures that Sims performed on Anarcha and other enslaved people revolutionized gynecological surgery; the technique Sims developed became the first ever treatment

J. Marion Sims “the father of modern gynecology” purchased Black women slaves and used them as guinea pigs for his untested surgical experiments. He repeatedly performed genital surgery on Black women WITHOUT ANESTHESIA because according to him, "Black women don't feel pain.”

BELLY OF THE BEAST @BOTBFilm opens in #virtualcinema #theaters nationwide starting tomorrow; it’s a @nytimes #criticspick @ErikaIdleWild @tuckergurl @maryjblige #originalsong #documentary #documentaries

Want to learn more about corruption and injustice in the prison industrial system and learn of actionable ways you can help? Watch Belly of the Beast on Amazon, Apple TV, and iTunes 📺

🚫 A Call to Action: This isn't just an op-ed; it's a rallying cry. The impact of these stories shouldn't end with a single read. ✊ Share this information with those who need to hear it. Let's spread awareness, ignite conversations, and inspire change

🌈 Protect the Vulnerable: Our movement transcends walls and barriers. It's about safeguarding the most vulnerable in our society – our children, our elders, women, AFAB individuals, LGBTQIA+ members, and those from marginalized backgrounds. Every voice matters. 🗣️ #StandTogether

❌ The urgency to overhaul the system has never been clearer. As you read about Delicia and Dajna's struggles, remember that their experiences are emblematic of a larger issue. It's time to demand change, to #ShutThemDown, and to build a safer, fairer world. 🌍 #DemandJustice

👀 Witness Their Words: We believe in the power of unfiltered storytelling. Catch glimpses of their letters and the insights they provide thru our featured selections. These stories compel us to seek justice, change, and a more humane approach to rehabilitation. 📝 #VoicesUnheard

These voices provide clear evidence of the system's lack of efficacy and the profound harm it inflicts on individuals and our communities at large. 💔 💬 #IncarcerationReality

Now incarcerated as adults, Delicia and Dajna reside in solitary confinement at Lane Murray Unit in Gatesville, Texas. Their words are a call to action and direct testimony of those who've experienced the inner workings of the system.

📰 Heartbreaking Op-Ed: Delicia A. Carmichael & Dajna Datral Brown share their experiences trapped within the TX juvenile justice system in this op-ed from @prismreports’s Right to Write initiative: https://t.co/MkkOHPz6Hv

Shefali Luthra sheds light on the struggle for reparations in California's state-sanctioned forced sterilization history via @19thnews . 🌟 Featuring insights from Erika Cohn, Moonlight Pulido, and Jennifer James. https://t.co/bzHuCfdT1Z

"Mass incarceration harms Black women, whether incarcerated or not." — @GinaLClayton This #BlackAugust, we call for the freedom of all political prisoners & our loved ones, especially incarcerated Black women. ✊🏿✊🏾 Source: @SentencingProj #FreeThemAll #EndMassIncarceration

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