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Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 3d

On HOTLINES, meet O.G.s of reentry service in CO, the Community Outreach Service Center… on UNLOCKING CHANGE, a urgent convo with Emma Mclean-Riggs, Staff Atty at ACLU of CO… On BEHIND THE MIC, the life journey of an incarcerated veteran at Limon Prison, in his own words…. And there’s so much more.

Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 3d

This week on CRJ! Powerful stories. Informative PSAs and resources. Music across genres. 24/7. “How do I tune in?” Head to radioforjustice.org, then download the app to listen to all of our 24/7 music, stories, and news.

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Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 8d

💥 Priority RSVP is today at noon MT! We’ve got a few spots still available! 💥 RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

This is a paid role, offering $25/hour for each on-site hour spent in production. Pay will be arranged after the workshop concludes.

Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 8d

It was a packed house at Convict Coffee Company last Friday in Parker. They hosted a screening of the film “No Matter What,” exploring reentry and recovery from addiction, and a dialogue facilitated by our producer Michael Clifton. Thanks to all who made this possible!

Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 10d

💥 RSVP by this Wed! 10 spots available 💥 Come get paid to write for radio… to record your voice… or both! RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 13d

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Unlocking Change: Emma Mclean-Riggs, ACLU of Colorado - Part 1

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Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 13d

Episode just dropped! ICE detention expansions in CO. Unlawful deportations under the Alien Enemies Act. A forecast of generations of trauma… & how the human lives on the line compel her to keep going every day. All new on UNLOCKING CHANGE. www.radioforjustice.org/podcasts @aclu.org

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Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 14d

New episode alert: UNLOCKING CHANGE is back TOMORROW with an urgent conversation with Emma Mclean-Riggs, Senior Staff Attorney at the ACLU of Colorado. Airs tomorrow on CRJ at noon, 5pm, and 10pm MT… and it drops at noon on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. www.radioforjustice.org/podcasts

Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 15d

This Friday at 5:30pm! Join CRJ at Convict Coffee Co for a screening of the film NO MATTER WHAT and a convo about reentry and recovery. CRJ's Michael Clifton will be there with the film’s team.

RSVP here: www.eventbrite.com/e/no-matter-...

Convict Coffee Company: 19519 East Parker Square Drive

Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 20d

Last night at @redlinevr.bsky.social Redline Art Center, the CRJ team was glad to get to be a part of “Why We Show Up: The Emotional Weight, Purpose & Transformative Power of Prison Arts Work,” a roundtable about arts in corrections.

Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 24d

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Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 24d

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Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 24d

On HOTLINES, meet The Rock Found, a reentry resource in Greeley… on EAR HUSTLE, hear stories of the history of San Quentin Prison…. On ONE TUNE, hear how musician Kevin Gates’ song “Walls Talking” speaks to a resident at Denver Women’s…. And there’s so much more.

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Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 24d

We’ve got another week of eclectic music and powerful storytelling on Colorado Radio for Justice.

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Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 27d

Today at noon, 5, & 10pm, & on the podcast platforms: UP TO THE MINUTE host JoyBelle Phelan talks with Manige Blackburn & Kyle Giddings from @ccjrc.bsky.social to learn about the No More Prisons campaign, which is objecting to a CDOC budget increase. What's the history? Why object? &: why now?

Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · 28d

Tomorrow, Friday, we’ve got a special episode of UP TO THE MINUTE with @ccjrc.bsky.social highlighting their No More Prisons campaign and how listeners can get involved this Monday at the Capitol in Denver.

Tomorrow at noon, 5pm, and 10pm MT, and on-demand wherever you get your podcasts.

Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · Sep 15

Tune in for another week of great stories & music on CRJ!

From reentry resources from KeHE Distributors & Remerg… to real stories of mental health challenges inside CO state prisons… to curated music playlists from our friends & collaborators at California’s Uncuffed podcast… & much more!

Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · Aug 31

Find Pam’s book, & Herbert’s audio documentary, under the Events section of our website: www.radioforjustice.org

The event was moderated by CRJ's Lucy Richardson.

Thanks to Redline for hosting this Summit, and to our friends at Impact Arts and Unchained Voices for making this event happen! (5/5)

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Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · Aug 31

The packed gallery listened to Pam’s son’s spoken-word poem about growing up without his mom; Kalena read her son’s letter which is published in Pam’s book, “Tell Them You Love Them: A Resource Guide for Incarcerated Parents.” (4/5)

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Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · Aug 31

Pam Clifton, from @ccjrc.bsky.social, and Kalena Rodriguez, from Unbreakable Ministries & Built to Recover, joined Herbert on the panel. They shared moving personal testimonies about navigating parenting within, and sometimes in spite of, the system. (3/5)

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Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · Aug 31

Herbert shared audio from his award-winning, deeply personal audio documentary work, “Incarcerated Dads.” He also talked about how different his life looks now that he’s free and navigating the joys and challenges of everyday parenting. (2/5)

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Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · Aug 31

“Even if I was gonna lose my life inside prison, I still wanted to have a relationship with my son.”

That's Herbert Alexander in our Conversation & Listening Party earlier this month, “PARENTING & PRISON,” at @redlinevr.bsky.social Contemporary Art Center, as part of the High Walls Summit.

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Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · Aug 31

Don’t miss this wk’s HOTLINES - convo w Jim Blum & Ken Kavanaugh from MY FATHER’S HOUSE. They share their work w men getting out of prison: housing, jobs, life skills, & community.

There's a new ep of HOTLINES every wk, 9am & 9pm MT M-F, & wherever you get yr podcasts. www.radioforjustice.org

Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · Aug 27

We’re glad to partner with the CO Dept of Public Health & Environment to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl.

Tune in throughout the broadcast day to hear the campaign at radioforjustice.org or on the CRJ app.

If you’re in crisis, call 911 or 988. Or, text TALK to 988.

Colorado Radio for Justice @radioforjustice.bsky.social · Aug 27

Great new guest DJs this wk on the Jukebox! Tomorrow, Wed, it’s DJs Betsy Craft & Bob Eisenman, who talk music to harm reduction to reentry. & Fri Aug 29, DJ Holly Sisa from "Morning Mimosas" spins tunes with host Herb Lex. Go to radioforjustice.org, then download the app to listen!

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