Prison reform
Amir Junaid Muhadith FKA Loon Joins Meek Mill’s REFORM Alliance
Source: @og_infamouspop / Instagram Amir Junaid Muhadith, formerly known as the rapper Loon, has been announced as the first fellow for Meek Mill’s REFORM Alliance initiative. Muhadith, 45, was released from prison over the summer due to concerns arising from the coronavirus pandemic and pledges to work alongside the Philadelphia rapper to address prison reform and reentry. As reported by REVOLT, Muhadith joins the REFORM ALliance’s fellowship ranks that will assist freed prisoners who wish to work in criminal justice reform environs. Muhadith will be tasked to work with REFORM’s Advocacy and Communications team in hopes of applying their combined knowledge base, skills, and experiences for a variety of plans that will assist incarcerated and freed individuals. “I can personally relate to ...
Ani DiFranco on Capital Punishment, Working with Inmates, and the Prison Music Project
Kyle Meredith With… Ani DiFranco Listen via Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher | Radio Public | RSS Ani DiFranco speaks with Kyle Meredith about her collaboration with the Prison Music Project on Long Time Gone. DiFranco takes us through her team up with Zoe Boekbinder, who brought in songs from inmates incarcerated within New Folsom Prison, and how it’s set to be adapted into a stage play. The legendary musician and activist also weighs in on capital punishment, citizen journalism, her hopes for Joe Biden, and the importance of voting in November’s election. Kyle Meredith With… is an interview series in which WFPK’s Kyle Meredith speaks to a wide breadth of musicians. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, Mere...
