PROJECTS
October 2, 2020: Wrongful conviction day
Covid-19 Update:
As Schools and Prisons are closed to the Public during the pandemic A voice 4 the unheard is still committed to delivering literature to those who feel particular isolated by our current situation. We have made book drop-offs to rikers island and reached out to local schools to find ways to get our literature into the hands of local students. We have partnered with local non-profits to get vital supplies beyond literature into the hands and homes of community members in need.
September 25, 2020
Elite Learners is a great non-profit that we partnered with to dirstibute school supplies and important materials to the Kingsborough Community and others across New York. Elite Learners is dedicated to teaching kids in the New York City school system skills related to engineering and technology.
Elite Learners is a great non-profit that we partnered with to dirstibute school supplies and important materials to the Kingsborough Community and others across New York. Elite Learners is dedicated to teaching kids in the New York City school system skills related to engineering and technology.
Black Lives matter
A Voice 4 the Unheard fully supports Black Lives Matters and the important discussions it has forced us to have. We champion the voices of the oppressed and peacefully march with millions of people all around the world fighting against racial injustice and police brutality.
Our Collective Liberation is Intertwined
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In the suburbs of New Jersey a young woman marches for Black Lives Matter wearing an A Voice 4 the Unheard t-shirt.
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tacoma Community College: February 28, 2020
Lincoln Highschool: Feberuary 27, 2020
Pierce College: February 19, 2020
Ember Charter School for Mindful Education
November 15, 2019
Scarsdale Highschool: October 4, 2019
William Paterson University: September 28, 2019
Shaker High school: March 20, 2019
Rutgers University: March 3, 2019
South Seventeenth Street: December 7 2018 |
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Launch Charter School: November 27, 2018
Medgar Evans College: September 14, 2018
NY Boys Club June 12, 2018
RIKER'S ISLAND CORRECTIONAL, BRONX, NEW YORK
RIKER'S ISLAND CORRECTIONAL, BRONX, NEW YORK
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PUSHING FOR PURPOSELetting prisoners know that A Voice 4 the Unheard loves them and will always support them with resources to make most of their time in prison and unlock the best parts of themselves before returning home to those they love. A Voice for the Unheard 2018 |
THIS PROJECT
When we physically trap these prisoners behind walls, we are also trapping them mentally. Prison culture is violent, corrupt, and unforgiving which is why we are trying to fight these negative forces with positivity. A better library and new literacy programs will give our citizens in the Rikers island prison facility healthy outlets and useful tools to rebuild their lives once they re-enter the population.
As an American prisoner it is easy to feel forgotten. Racial and economic factors have seen the minority and lower income portions of our population disproportionately effected by the laws and practices governing crime and punishment in 2018. In order for our citizens to be rehabilitated, they need to be given opportunities and support while behind bars.
Activity:
We have begun to form the roots of a strong relationship with the Rikers Island administration. They will play a very important part in all of this and have been extremely cooperative and eager to work with us. If we are fighting to raise awareness in the public domain, the only way that is going to actually matter is if we work with the prison to solve the problems.
February 2018: The first 3000 Books were moved into Rikers Island and John Bunn introduced A Voice 4 the Unheard to the prisoners we will be targeting.
Our prisoners are fathers, mothers, husbands and brothers, and once they are out of prison will have an impact on those around them. What you do in prison will affect how you re-enter society and what type of impact you will have on those close to you. If someone's time in prison is productive and insightful you can provide people with wisdom and support instead of stress and pain in the future.
March 2018: Hundreds of donated books and magazines were offered to students at Bronx Community College;
Our prisoners are fathers, mothers, husbands and brothers, and once they are out of prison will have an impact on those around them. What you do in prison will affect how you re-enter society and what type of impact you will have on those close to you. If someone's time in prison is productive and insightful you can provide people with wisdom and support instead of stress and pain in the future.
March 2018: Hundreds of donated books and magazines were offered to students at Bronx Community College;
Bronx Community College: March 2018
