Writing for Liberation, @empowermentave, and NYC-based freelance journalist.
Joined April 2011
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25 Nov 2025
Got back on Twitter just to say @PENamerica has been called out for failing to pay incarcerated writers, has done nothing to amend the harm caused through its prison programming, and is now taking credit for work *I did without PEN* to amp its latest prison writing initiative.
25 Nov 2025
🧵PEN America introduces the Incarcerated Writers Bureau, a digital resource for professionals seeking to work with writers and journalists in US prisons. The website features a database of best practices, a submission hub, and writer profiles. Read more: pen.org/press-release/resour…
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15 May 2025
After mystery illnesses and toxic reports, prisoners at California’s Mule Creek State Prison worry their water is killing them. @theappeal
D. Razor Babb, @EmilyNonko and @ninazweig report:
typeinvestigations.org/inves…
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25 Oct 2024
For @thenation, @ChrisWBlackwell and @EmilyNonko teamed up to write about why we need journalism from prison now, more than ever.
thenation.com/article/societ…
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9 Jul 2024
Happening today at 4pm ET, and it's not too late to register!
8 Jul 2024
Happening TOMORROW! Learn how to co-report with incarcerated reporters.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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8 Jul 2024
Tomorrow!! Excited to speak alongside incarcerated reporter Felix Sitthivong, @SamTLevin, @pagedukes and @centerforjj.
8 Jul 2024
Happening TOMORROW! Learn how to co-report with incarcerated reporters.
Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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12 Jun 2024
Excited to be a part of this! It's been an incredible four years seeing what is possible when outside journalists team up with incarcerated journalists to tell stories about prison.
4 Jun 2024
journalists! join us for a webinar on creating inside/outside co-reporting models at your outlet! we'll look at a co-written piece from @SamTLevin (@GuardianUS) & Felix Sitthivong, with Empowerment Ave's Emily Nonko & @pagedukes moderating! register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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25 Mar 2024
I was honored to be able to work with Demetrius Buckley on this haunting story about motherhood and heritage.
Thank you to @EmilyNonko for the support in the editing process.
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30 Jan 2024
My dear friend @ChrisWBlackwell is the grand prize winner of the 2023 Narratively Memoir Prize! Accomplished from a prison cell!!!
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19 Dec 2023
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has repeatedly denied and delayed urgent medical attention needed by incarcerated journalist Kwaneta Harris.
Please email health.services@tdcj.texas.gov and say ....
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27 Sep 2023
VIRTUAL EVENT - TODAY! FREE! I'll be speaking alongside a bunch of talented incarcerated reporters on how we fight against censorship and retaliation to report behind prison walls.
25 Sep 2023
🗓️ Wednesday 9/27 at 4 PM ET
Join us for a virtual conversation about prison journalism and censorship, featuring @EmpowermentAve's @ChrisWBlackwell, Kwanetta Harris, Sara Kielly, and @EmilyNonko, and moderated by @Abolition_Jess. Register: eventbrite.com/e/rts-prison-…
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22 Sep 2023
Me and @ChrisWBlackwell worked for months on bringing this story idea to life. Read it here:
20 Sep 2023
I teamed up with @EmpowermentAve's @EmilyNonko to write about the aggressive intimidation and retaliation incarcerated writers face for exposing what happens inside prisons shadowproof.com/2023/09/19/f…
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22 Sep 2023
Coming up next Wednesday! Looking forward to sharing my insight alongside so many writers whose work (and courage to work against censorship!) I admire.
21 Sep 2023
On Wednesday, September 27 at 4 PM ET, join us for a virtual conversation about prison journalism and censorship! Featuring @EmpowermentAve's @ChrisWBlackwell, Kwanetta Harris, Sara Kielly, and @EmilyNonko, and moderated by @Abolition_Jess. Register: RTSJournalism.eventbrite.com
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20 Sep 2023
We are still recruiting volunteers with writing experience to build powerful relationships across prison walls!
If interested, please fill out this short form and we will follow up about what the work entails and how to plug in:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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20 Sep 2023
Those who are brave enough to practice journalism in prison often encounter the most aggressive intimidation and retaliation from prison administrators and guards. shadowproof.com/2023/09/19/f…
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19 Sep 2023
Our latest from Marvel Cooke Fellows @ChrisWBlackwell & @EmilyNonko delves into the immense risks & discrimination faced by incarcerated reporters:
"From Behind Enemy Lines, Prison Journalists Report On Conditions At Their Own Risk" shadowproof.com/2023/09/19/f…
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19 Sep 2023
Freelancers know how rare it is to find a publication that pays well, on time, and with respect. @theappeal doesn't just do that - they hire, pay support incarcerated writers who have been shut off and shut down from so many pubs.
PLEASE throw them a few bucks if you can!
19 Sep 2023
We need your help!
The Appeal is working urgently to raise $75,000 to ensure we can make it to 2024. Due to a generous donor, every dollar will be matched, doubling your impact.
Please donate and help us spread the word! theappeal.org/donate/
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19 Sep 2023
It's been a minute since I've published, but what an honor to report alongside @ChrisWBlackwell, interview @EmpowermentAve journalists publish with @shadowproofcom as part of its Marvel Cooke Fellowship.
Read about the risks behind prison journalism:
shadowproof.com/2023/09/19/f…
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5 Jul 2023
Check out this amazing work from my talented friend, the incarcerated artist Corey Devon Arthur, and most importantly BUY his work to #StopCopCity
2 Jul 2023
No Forest, No Peace by Corey Arthur
New Merchandise available on Study & Struggle website. All proceeds are donated to the @ATLSolFund
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21 Jun 2023
The former dumping ground that became a flourishing food ecosystem by @EmilyNonko
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#circulareconomy #ClimateCrisis
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8 Jun 2023
Yet another state decision that a prison journalist should stay in prison. My friend is 65, poses no threat to society, is surrounded by support, and has a job offer if he were to come home. This is the absolute worst part of doing this work.
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