By Nina Mansilla and Jaia Robinson During this Black History Month, we not only celebrate the progress and achievements of Black Americans in the United States, but also reflect on the histories of injustice that have shaped our society today. Here in Florida, one of the clearest early examples of racial injustice within the criminal legal system is the case of the Groveland Four. In 1949, four Black men, Ernest Thomas, Charles Greenlee, Samuel Shepherd, and Walter Irvin, wer

By: Nina Mansilla On Valentine’s Day, love is often celebrated in grand gestures: Flowers, cards, and fancy dinners. But for Willie Williams, love has never simplified itself to one day or moment. For 44 years, 4 months, and 15 days, Willie survived wrongful incarceration by grounding himself in two things prison could not take from him: faith and family. Today, these same values shape his marriage to Aminah, a relationship designed not by perfection, but by compassion, trust

By: Jaia Robinson “It’s funny to talk to you about it because you get it”   - Amanda Brumfield speaking to Stephanie Spurgeon As we celebrate Galentine’s Day on February 13th, we’re reminded that love isn’t limited to romance. It lives in friendships, shared laughter, late-night talks, and the people who show up for us again and again. Galentine’s Day honors connection, joy, and the enduring power of sisterhood. On a day centered around community, we recognize that love and k