From Madison Avenue to Rikers Island
Author Mark Goldsmith joins MetroFocus to discuss his new book “From Madison Avenue to Rikers Island: The Making of a Social Entrepreneur."
Criminal Justice
Breonna McCree — The Transgender District
The Transgender District Entrepreneurship Accelerator program assists transgender and queer people of color who aspire to be business owners.
“Trail ‘em, Nail ‘em and Jail ‘em:” Issues with U.S. Parole
Vincent Schiraldi, secretary of the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, discusses his new book "Mass Supervision: Probation, Parole, and the Illusion of Safety and Freedom."
Episode 1: The Road Less Taken
“Road Scholars” is a four-part digital series showcasing conversations that offer hope, inspiration, and a possible roadmap for change.
Episode 2: The Crime of Being Black
“Road Scholars” is a four-part digital series showcasing conversations that offer hope, inspiration, and a possible roadmap for change.
Episode 3: It Was Never Just About a Hot Dog and a Coke
“Road Scholars” is a four-part digital series showcasing conversations that offer hope, inspiration, and a possible roadmap for change.
Episode 4: It’s the Journey, Not the Destination
“Road Scholars” is a four-part digital series showcasing conversations that offer hope, inspiration, and a possible roadmap for change.
Bonus Episode: A Libation for Sakia
As a thank-you for everyone who tuned in to our miniseries, we are sharing Professor Kim Pearson's reading of her poem "A Libation for Sakia."
Episode 5 – Breaking the Cycle
Some 20 years after the murder of Sakia Gunn, another anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime killing makes national headlines. As yet another grieving community fights to raise awareness for social justice, we ask: What do we as a nation owe to Sakia Gunn, O'Shae Sibley, and the scores of Black queer…
Episode 4 – What Can We Learn?
Sakia Gunn's death was a queer rallying cry across New Jersey. But over time, much of the initial political support seemed to evaporate. This episode looks at efforts to legislate, regulate, and mandate education in Newark and beyond as a…