JACKSON, MS – FWD.us Mississippi State Director Alesha Judkins issued the following statement today on criminal justice reform legislation advancing in the 2021 legislative session: “Mississippi lawmakers from both parties clearly recognize the need for urgent criminal justice reforms that will save lives and reduce wasteful spending on prisons. The… Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — FWD.us President Todd Schulte issued the following statement today calling for ICE to halt deportation flights containing Black people seeking asylum, despite a moratorium on deportations issued by the Biden Administration: “It is important to be clear: the decision by a Federal Judge to place a temporary… Read More
We’re excited for what lies ahead this year for Black History Month and we’re grounding our celebration in learning from the past and recognizing the Black leaders of today leading the movement for justice and equity. At FWD.us, we seek to end mass incarceration and eliminate racial disparities in the… Read More
