Michigan Liberation’s Respect the Roots Podcast

S03 E02: A Life Lesson on Trauma and Healing

Ms. Marjon talks with author and therapist, Demarra West about mental health as it pertains to Trauma
Topics Discussed:
Herstory: Demarra's Story
Demarra's New Book (Me Too: A Therapist’s Journey to Heal, Find Liberation, & Joy)
Trauma: The Impact on Individuals and the Community
Support System and Healing Modalities

S03 E01: Tore's Mental Health Story and Journey

Ms. Marjon talks with the Program Coordinator, Tore Price from MI-CEMI. Tore shares his personal mental health story.
Topics Discussed:
Mental Health as a Formerly Incarcerated Individual
Dealing with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Moving Forward with Mental Illness

S2 E12: H.O.P.E. Ministry - Overview & Programs

Ms. Marjon continues her talk with the CEO/President of H.O.P.E. Ministries, Rev. Spruill, and Executive Director of Wayne County Jail Outreach Ministry, Elder Orlando Gregory, about H.O.P.E. Ministries
Topics Discussed:
- Elder Orlando's testimony
- In-depth look into H.O.P.E. Ministries
- The Impact of mass incarceration on the family
For more information, contact H.O.P.E. Ministries at https://hopeindetroit.org/ or 313.897.5503

S2 E11: Prison Ministry - Macomb Prison Mentoring Program

Ms. Marjon talks with the CEO/President of H.O.P.E. Ministries Rev. Spruill, and Executive Director of Wayne County Jail Outreach Ministry, Elder Orlando Gregory, about the Prison Ministry (Shadow Step) at Macomb Prison
Topics Discussed:
- Overview and History of the Prison Mentorship program
- In-Depth look into the program
- Ways To Get Involved in prison ministry work
For more information, contact H.O.P.E. Ministries at https://hopeindetroit.org/ or 313.897.5503

S2 E10: The Ending of Cash Bail in Illinois

Ms. Marjon talks with the Director of Policy & Advocacy, Chicago Appleseed Briana Payton, about how cash bail ended in the state of Illinois.
Topics Discussed:
- Cash Bail & Bail Reform
- Process and Strategy of Ending Cash Bail in Illinois
- Lessons Learned: Ending Cash Bail
 

S2 E9: End Cash Bail: Kendra’s Bailout Story

Ms. Marjon talks with Detroit Justice Center Attorney Rubina Mustafa and Bailout Client Kendra Harrell about the cash bail system in Michigan (Kendra shares her personal bailout story
Topics Discussed:
- Cash Bail Discussion
- Kendra's Bailout Story
- Negative Impact of Cash Bail
- Life After Bailout
- Lessons Learned: Cash Bail
 

S2 E8: Life After Lock Up Series (Booker T & Meech)

Ms. Marjon talks with Michigan Liberation Organizers Booker T & Meech about their life before and after serving time in prison.
Topics Discussed:
Life After Lock Up Series
- Booker & Meech's Stories
- Life in Prison
- Life after Prison (Ending Cash Bail in Michigan)
- Call to Action

S2 E7: Life After Lock Up Series (Aref Nagi & Anthony Boyd)

Ms. Marjon talks with Entrepreneur Aref Nagi and Criminal Justice Consultant Anthony Boyd about their life before and after serving time in prison.
Topics Discussed:
Life After Lock Up Series
- Aref & Anthony's Stories
- Life in Prison
- Life after Prison
-  The impact on their families

S2 E6: Life After Lock Up Series (Leon Benson) Part 2

Ms. Marjon talks with the CEO of Four Forty-Eight Eight, Leon Benson, about his life before and after serving in prison. (Part 2)
Topics Discussed:
Life After Lock Up Series
- Solitary Confinement for nine years
- Life after Prison
- Final Words of Encouragement

S2 E5: Life After Lock Up Series (Leon Benson) Part 1

Ms. Marjon talks with the CEO of Four Forty-Eight Eight, Leon Benson, about his life before and after serving in prison. (Part 1)
Topics Discussed:
Life After Lock Up Series
- Leon's Story
- Life in Prison