New museums document mass incarceration and lynchings in America; the "best" and "worst" criminal justice news of 2017; a community campaign Random RamblingswistajohnsonFebruary 25, 2018#bryanstevenson, #ericagarner, #ericgarner, #massincarcerationmuseum, #nationalmemorialforpeaceandjustice, #onemothersvoiceComment
New year, new outreach to mothers with sons involved in the justice system It's About JusticewistajohnsonDecember 28, 2017#mothersandincarceratedsons, #onemothersvoice, #prisonreform, #socialjusticeComment
Criminal and social justice movements: alive and well In The Name of JusticewistajohnsonNovember 21, 2017#criminaljusticereform, #familiesofinmates, #socialjusticeComment
News Bytes: the Obamas' and former AG Eric Holder's soon-to-be published books Random RamblingswistajohnsonNovember 17, 2017#ericholder, #ericholderbookdeal, #formerattorneygeneral, #michelleobama, #obamasbookdeals, #presidentobamaComment
New museum highlights our nation’s history from enslavement to mass incarceration Random RamblingswistajohnsonNovember 6, 2017#bryanstevenson, #equaljusticeinitiative, #historyofslaveryandmassincarceration, #massincarcerationmuseum, #onemothersvoiceComment
We need a grassroots movement of families of inmates It's About JusticewistajohnsonOctober 10, 2017#familiesofinmates, #prisonershumanrights, #protest/rally, #weneedamovementComment
"I was totally ignorant of the criminal justice system..." It's About JusticewistajohnsonSeptember 29, 2017#familiesofinmates, #rikersisland, CriminalJusticeComment
Teenager Pedro Hernandez: a twisted tale of juvenile justice chronicled in series In The Name of JusticewistajohnsonAugust 22, 2017#bronxdistrictattorney, #nyc42precinct, #rikersisland, PedroHernandezComment
Update: "Millions for Prisoners Human Rights March" In The Name of JusticewistajohnsonAugust 4, 2017#marchandrally, #millionsforprisonersmarch, #protest/rallyComment
Trump remarks before law enforcement: dangerous and counterproductive In The Name of JusticewistajohnsonJuly 29, 2017#policeandcommunities, #trumpandpolice, #trumpspeaksComment
"Life After Prison: The Invisible Barrier Can't Be Washed Away": from the perspective of an inmate In The Name of JusticewistajohnsonJuly 25, 2017#onemothersvoice, #parolehurdles, #postrelease, #recidivismComment
Commentary: "...(the visits) were demoralizing and demeaning." In The Name of JusticewistajohnsonJuly 19, 2017#familiesofinmates, #mothersandincarceratedsons, #prisonvisits Comments
D.C. March for prisoners' human rights In The Name of JusticewistajohnsonJuly 13, 2017#advocateforprisoners, #marchandrally, #prisonershumanrights, #protest/rallyComment
6 Criminal Justice "Must Reads" In The Name of JusticewistajohnsonJune 27, 2017criminaljusticebooks, Memoirs, MichaelBrown, TrayvonMartin Comment
Is self-publishing an option for you? The Writing LifewistajohnsonFebruary 16, 2017for writers, tips for new writers, Wista Johnson, writing adviceComment
Designate a writing space to promote creativity and productivity The Writing LifewistajohnsonNovember 15, 2016advice for writers, for writers, keep motivated, professional writers, tips for new writers, writing adviceComment
Grammar: Help your audience "hear" your voice The Writing LifewistajohnsonOctober 14, 2016tips for new writers, Writing tips, writing adviceComment
The Art of Interviewing The Writing LifewistajohnsonSeptember 17, 2016advice for writers, professional writers, tips for new writers, Writing tipsComment
Do you have a book in you? The Writing LifewistajohnsonAugust 9, 2016life stories, advice for writers, professional writers, Writing tipsComment
Rejection is tough so get tougher The Writing LifewistajohnsonJune 25, 2016for writers, keep motivated, tips for new writers, wista johnson writes, writing advice Comment
