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'Facing the Music: The Fight for Criminal Justice Reform in America' Panel Discusses How Musicians Can Leverage Their Mics on Their Platforms
Vibe editor-in-chief Datwon Thomas and formerly incarcerated teacher and Writing My Wrongs author Shaka Senghor co-moderated the “Facing the Music: The Fight for Criminal Justice Reform in America” panel Wednesday (July 1). The two discussed how artists can amplify police reform legislation with their voices in a 40-minute conversation with Grammy-nominated artist Aloe Blacc, U.S. Congressman for the Eight District of New York Hakeem Jeffries, trial attorney Justin Moore, and formerly incarcerated Lava Records and “Wrongful Conviction” podcast founder Jason Flom.