Mom Died
Mom Died Mom Died I have been writing about being a criminal defendant, but today I am writing about being a daughter. Probably the most vigilant supporter I have ever known for my whole life was my Mother. She knew my soul. She knew my essence. Good or bad, there was nothing that I could […]
Where North Carolina Stands on Reforms proposed by the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity and Justice
Where North Carolina Stands on Reforms proposed by the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity and Justice Where North Carolina Stands on Reforms proposed by the North Carolina Task Force for Racial Equity and Justice Late last year, partly in response to the protests that rocked the nation after the murder of George Floyd, […]
Being Impartial
Being Impartial Being Impartial As an adjective, impartial is “treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just”. This approach is without: bias, adjusting one’s moral compass or personal agendas. It is using your power or control with integrity when it is hard, inconvenient or otherwise. You don’t take sides. You take action. As a […]
Prison Stories: Kyle
Prison Stories: Kyle Prison Stories: Kyle Kyle’s Story of his road to incarceration Prison Culture When I was living my life on the outside, coming to prison was the furthest thing on my mind, even though I was living a life that would inevitably lead to my incarceration. And the one aspect that would have […]
Potential Juror
Potential Juror Potential Juror One of the ways we participate in our justice system is through jury duty. For the first time in my life, I’ve been called to serve on December 3, and I couldn’t be more excited. I realize this reaction may be unusual—most people dread the inconvenience it poses. Over the years, […]
How was your Thanksgiving?
How was your Thanksgiving? How was your Thanksgiving? I was prosecuted for a crime I didn’t commit a long time ago. In fact, I was blindsided by the news that I was the target of a criminal investigation on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, so that day as much as it is filled with the anticipation […]
Game On!
Game On! Game On! Playing for Justice: How Impartial is Transforming the Criminal Justice Conversation Through GamingAt Impartial, we’re on a mission to inspire meaningful change in the criminal justice system—and we’re doing it in an unconventional way: through a groundbreaking video game series. This isn’t just a game; it’s a deeply personal story, rooted […]
Christmas in Prison
Christmas in Prison Christmas in Prison Impartial just received this Christmas card from a prison artist we have been working with in 2024. Very cool! For most inmates, holidays like Christmas—or even birthdays—are some of the hardest times to endure behind bars. But during the past few months, I had the privilege of meeting a […]
Help Me Understand
Help Me Understand Help Me Understand This past year, I focused on the power of asking one thoughtful question: “Can you help me understand?” I found it to be transformative. These five words: Show genuine interest and care. Shift the focus away from me and onto the other person. Open the door to meaningful, insightful […]
Stamped Freedom
Stamped Freedom Stamped Freedom Each month, Impartial receives on average between 30-40 letters inquiring about our Prison Artwork program. These letters come from individuals across the US prison system, each with unique stories and needs. I respond to every letter. To do so effectively, I’ve developed a system that allows me to dedicate focused time, […]