On Saturday, November 2, 2024, MILES of Freedom celebrated its 12th Anniversary at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel. Special guests included Mistress of Ceremony Jazze “Radio Chica” Maxie, Radio One; Master […]
On Saturday, November 2, 2024, MILES of Freedom celebrated its 12th Anniversary at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel. Special guests included Mistress of Ceremony Jazze “Radio Chica” Maxie, Radio One; Master […]
Mental Health Behind Bars: Understanding the Intersection of Incarceration and Mental Wellness In the realm of criminal justice, there exists a significant but often overlooked issue: the intersection of mental […]
The Honorable Bruce M. Wright: Championing Fairness in a System Skewed by Bias Think of the American criminal justice system as a complicated computer program. It takes in information (inputs) […]
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Innocence Regained: Miles of Freedom on Wrongful Conviction Day Imagine spending years, even decades, behind bars for a crime you did not commit. Now, picture being granted a second chance […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 25, 2023 Miles of Freedom Awarded North Texas Food Bank Capacity Grant Dallas, TX— Miles of Freedom is pleased to announce our acceptance of the […]
Imagine taking a step towards freedom after serving time behind bars, only to find yourself wrestling with a different kind of prison—food insecurity. For individuals returning home from prison, the […]
For individuals who have been incarcerated, re-entry into society can be an overwhelming experience. The stigma of having a criminal record can limit employment opportunities and access to housing, while […]
Everyone deserves a second chance, especially those who have paid their debt to society. Giving someone a second chance not only benefits them, but it also benefits society as a […]
What is House Bill 1064? Texas ranks second in incarceration rates in the U.S.; 120,000+ imprisoned or 4 out of 1,000 people. With House Bill 1064, many of these individuals […]
Mass Incarceration in Texas Mass incarceration refers to the large-scale imprisonment of individuals, often characterized by high rates of imprisonment and a large prison population. As of 2020, Texas had […]
Via North Texas Food Bank READ ORIGINAL STORY: https://ntfb.org/blog-miles-of-freedom/ This Black History Month, the North Texas Food Bank is proudly celebrating Black individuals and groups who do tremendous work to […]