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Alexis Mitchell

@lexistv.bsky.social

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Social Media Director, @famm.org | 2x Emmy® Award Winner | Bennett College👩🏾‍🎓| ♥️🐘ΔΣΘ | #NABJ #SistersInMedia #StandwithBennett #BellesInMedia

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Alexis Mitchell @lexistv.bsky.social · Nov 27

Well, I've had my account for a while now. I guess I should post something.

Here are a few smiles for your timeline from Elle & me.

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · 5d

Most Florida prisons don’t have A/C. Should they?
(via Spectrum Bay News 9 )
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Experts, lawmakers debate the lack of A/C in most Florida prisons

Leaders weigh ethical, legal, fiscal concerns when considering whether to install A/C in Florida prisons.

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · 9d

Constant lockdowns are inhumane and can be dangerous. They happen far too often in our nation's prisons, and it's time to push back.

Text JOIN to 40419 and learn about FAMM's Life on Lockdown campaign and how you can help. #LifeOnLockdown

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · 11d

California’s incarcerated firefighters to see ‘historic’ pay increase in laws Newsom signed (via @calmatters.org)
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California's incarcerated firefighters to see a ‘historic’ pay increase in laws Newsom signed

Hundreds of California state prisoners worked to put out this year's deadly Los Angeles wildfires, inspiring new laws that will improve their pay and open other opportunities.

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · 12d

Director of ‘The Alabama Solution’ discusses ongoing crisis in state prison system (via @cbs42.bsky.social)

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Director of ‘The Alabama Solution’ discusses ongoing crisis in state prison system

“These are men who have been working on their own for many years to get the word out on the crisis in this prison system, so when we first started talking, they were very clear that we were part of…

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · 15d

Colorado’s prisons and jails are overflowing. What’s being done?
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Colorado’s prisons and jails are overflowing. What’s being done?

Colorado’s prisons are understaffed and overcrowded, pushing inmates into county jails. The state’s emergency plan is now active, but local leaders say it’s only a temporary fix.

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · 16d

Lawmakers to consider compassionate release measures for Hawaiʻi inmates (via @wearehpr.bsky.social)
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Lawmakers to consider compassionate release measures for Hawaiʻi inmates

Instead of having a law in place, the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation only has an agency policy that advocates say is complicated and lengthy.

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · 16d

Join us for Advocacy Training: Your Advocacy, Unmuted! Training for X (Twitter) & Bluesky

📅 Wed, Oct 15, 6-7 PM ET
Learn strategies to amplify the voices of incarcerated loved ones in policy talks. 🌟 We've got some amazing guest facilitators lined up!

Register Today! ⬇️
act.famm.org/a/advocacy-t...

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · 16d

The FAMMgram is here to connect your loved ones in state & federal prisons to our fight for reform! Policy updates, stories, and insider opportunities mailed every 4 months, free of charge. All we need is their mailing info.

Let's make change together!
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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · 10d

Georgia Prisons Are Deadlier Than Ever. One Reason? We’re Starving.
(via @filtermag.bsky.social)
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Georgia Prisons Are Deadlier Than Ever. One Reason? We're Starving.

"Staff think it's signs of drug use, but it’s just being poor and not being fed proper meals," a food warehouse worker told Filter.

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Alexis Mitchell @lexistv.bsky.social · Jul 29

📣 Proud to support my brother
@kenlemonmedia.bsky.social for re-election as NABJ President! His leadership, vision & dedication inspire. Ken fights for our future and delivers results. Stand strong, fight harder—re-elect Ken! 💪 #Ken4NABJ #LeadershipThatServes

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · Jul 2

Lockdowns are inhumane and can be dangerous. They happen far too often in our nation's prisons, and it's time to push back. Text JOIN to 40419 and learn about FAMM's Life on Lockdown campaign and how you can help.

#LifeOnLockdown

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Alexis Mitchell @lexistv.bsky.social · Jul 1

Thrilled to see my colleagues Mary Price & @shannarifkin.bsky.social, taking on new roles at FAMM! This dream team keeps raising the bar with their talent and drive— watch out world, they’re unstoppable! I can’t wait to see the incredible things they’ll accomplish next! 🎉 Congratulations OGC Team!!!

FAMM Foundation @famm.org · Jul 1

🎉EXCITING NEWS ALERT🎉
FAMM Announces Shanna Rifkin As New General Counsel; Mary Price Transitions to Senior Counsel

🎉 Read more: famm.org/famm-announc...

Alexis Mitchell @lexistv.bsky.social · Jun 30

Happy #SocialMediaDay! 🎉 Social media has transformed how we connect, share, and create. Celebrate by sharing a meme, reconnecting, or reflecting on its impact. Join the convo with #SocialMediaDay! 🌍✨

Alexis Mitchell @lexistv.bsky.social · Jan 13

Happy Founders Day, Sorors! ❤️🤍🔺🐘
Celebrating 112 years of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action!

Sending love to my LS's: The 32 C.C.'s of DST

#ODmade #DST1913 #TogetherWeRiseDST #DST112

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · Dec 18

Missouri House Representative Bill Lucas (R) introduced HB 603 on December 17. This bill would create a correctional ombuds office for the state prison system and give taxpayers, correctional staff, and Missouri families the transparency and accountability they deserve.

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · Dec 18

"We applaud the historic settlement for survivors of abuse at FCI Dublin. The settlement compensates many survivors for the atrocious abuse they had to endure while in federal prison. But there is more work to be done. The financial settlement does not guarantee freedom...

US to pay nearly $116M to settle lawsuits over rampant sexual abuse at California women's prison

The U.S. government will pay nearly $116 million to resolve lawsuits brought by more than 100 women who say they were abused or mistreated at a now-shuttered federal prison in California that was know...

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · Dec 12

🎉 #BREAKING: FAMM Applauds President Biden for Granting Nearly 1,500 Commutations for People Under CARES Act Home Confinement

Calls on President to grant clemency for others and “lead with justice and mercy”

Read FAMM's press release below.
#ClemencyNow #ClemencyJusticeMercy

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Dr. Shaneva D. McReynolds @drsdm.bsky.social · Nov 26

As the wife of a formerly incarcerated man, and President of @fammfoundation.bsky.social, please KNOW WE stand in solidarity🧡

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · Nov 30

A heartfelt thanks to all our supporters! Your relentless engagement and contributions throughout 2024 have been a game changer. As the year winds down, if you're inclined to give, consider donating. Every bit aids our mission and propels change. #GivingTuesday
act.famm.org/a/clemency-g...

Donate to FAMM Today

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · Jul 24

FAMMily, we made it to Bluesky!!! Together we can helping transform America’s criminal justice system by uplifting the voices of impacted families & individuals.

We can make a difference. 🧡
📲 To join our fight, text JOIN to 40419.

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · Nov 19

"I was granted clemency from President Barack Obama. The joyful day I walked out of prison, I started making good on my promise to put my head down, work hard, and heal important connections in my family and my community"
– Norman Brown
FAMM Board Member & Community Violence Interrupter
#ClemencyNow

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FAMM Foundation @famm.org · Nov 25

Today, 54 people who received clemency from President Biden and the previous four administration sent a letter to President Biden urging him to lead with justice and mercy and grant clemency now! Clemency is his last opportunity to build a strong legacy on reform!

Read the full letter here!

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Alexis Mitchell @lexistv.bsky.social · Nov 27

Well, I've had my account for a while now. I guess I should post something.

Here are a few smiles for your timeline from Elle & me.