Posted 7/22/2014 by Mark Miclette
I am so grateful to be home that I rarely find space to complain about little mundane facts about life. For me, every day that I wake up on this side of society is a good day. That brings to mind that old saying, “Your worst day in society is better ... Read more
Posted 7/18/2014 by Mark Miclette
Renee Nash, Director of Information and Public Affairs for WHUR has invited 3 women of The W.I.R.E. – Women Involved in Reentry Efforts (Lashonia Etheridge-Bey, Trina Robinson, and Stephanie M. Johnson) to be featured on Sirius XM Radio: Station 141.... Read more
Posted 7/11/2014 by Mark Miclette
I don’t want anybody to feel sorry for me. Man, I’ve been through some things in life. Hasn’t everyone? They say that most of the women in prison are victims of sexual, mental and physical abuse… traumatized. So many women fit that profile. So, wh... Read more
Posted 7/3/2014 by Mark Miclette
When I became incarcerated I had limited involvement with people outside of my race. I had such a narrow perspective of the world that it never crossed my mind that there were communities beyond the limits of my environment. I never had the opportuni... Read more
Posted 7/3/2014 by Mark Miclette
Last weekend I was charged with being the M.C. of the Free Her rally. This rally was organized by Andrea James of Boston Massachusetts in an effort to raise awareness around women and the criminal justice system. Even though women are the fastest ... Read more
Posted 7/1/2014 by Mark Miclette
Yesterday I had the privilege of visiting the women currently incarcerated in SFF Hazelton. A team of individuals representing Community Based organizations accompanied the staff from my office on the trip that was six hours round-trip. We offered... Read more
Posted 6/29/2014 by Mark Miclette
Even though I am still a work in progress I am so grateful for the transformation I experienced during my 18 years in prison. When I went to prison I was a 19 year old, immature child. I came home a 38-year old seasoned woman. I read many books wh... Read more
Posted 6/13/2014 by Mark Miclette
Would you believe it if I told you I’m still trying to find my way around the city where I was born and raised, even though I was released two and a half years ago? Thank God for the GPS system. I’m convinced that one of the impacts of incarcerati... Read more
