The Urban Perspectives with Akbar Pray https://www.apffc.org/ en Akbar Pray Foundation for Change The Urban Perspectives is a podcast where justice meets transformation. Hosted by Akbar Pray, who served 36 years for a non-violent drug offense, this series sheds light on the realities of incarceration, reentry, and the urgent need for systemic reform. From his unique perspective as a writer, mentor, and advocate, Akbar leads unfiltered conversations with individuals who have lived through, shaped, or are working to change the justice system. Explore the harsh truths of a broken system, hear stories of resilience, and discover actionable ideas for restorative justice. With each episode, The Urban Perspectives aims to challenge dominant narratives and inspire hope for a fairer, more compassionate future. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/b7fa1314-cf6f-11ef-8430-971cce2e1a8c/image/2e664ace3b66732c4b49c4c982ea00ed.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Urban Perspectives with Akbar Pray https://www.apffc.org/ no episodic Akbar Pray The Urban Perspectives is a podcast where justice meets transformation. Hosted by Akbar Pray, who served 36 years for a non-violent drug offense, this series sheds light on the realities of incarceration, reentry, and the urgent need for systemic reform. From his unique perspective as a writer, mentor, and advocate, Akbar leads unfiltered conversations with individuals who have lived through, shaped, or are working to change the justice system. Explore the harsh truths of a broken system, hear stories of resilience, and discover actionable ideas for restorative justice. With each episode, The Urban Perspectives aims to challenge dominant narratives and inspire hope for a fairer, more compassionate future. The Urban Perspectives is a podcast where justice meets transformation. Hosted by Akbar Pray, who served 36 years for a non-violent drug offense, this series sheds light on the realities of incarceration, reentry, and the urgent need for systemic reform. From his unique perspective as a writer, mentor, and advocate, Akbar leads unfiltered conversations with individuals who have lived through, shaped, or are working to change the justice system. Explore the harsh truths of a broken system, hear stories of resilience, and discover actionable ideas for restorative justice. With each episode, The Urban Perspectives aims to challenge dominant narratives and inspire hope for a fairer, more compassionate future.

]]> Akbar Pray Foundation for Change cobblestonemultimedia@gmail.com Lakeesha Eure's Mission of Rethinking Public Saftey Lakeesha Eure, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety in Newark, shares her transformative vision. Learn how she’s tackling violence and fostering healing through innovative community-based approaches. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full Akbar Pray Lakeesha Eure, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety in Newark, shares her transformative vision. Learn how she’s tackling violence and fostering healing through innovative community-based approaches. Lakeesha Eure, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety in Newark, shares her transformative vision. Learn how she’s tackling violence and fostering healing through innovative community-based approaches.

]]> 1936 no Hip-Hop & Hope Vinnie Brown & Khalil Tutt Uplifting Communities Vinnie Brown of Naughty by Nature and Khalil Tutt of New Directions unite to discuss hip-hop’s influence and community leadership. Together, they explore bridging generations and inspiring change in at-risk youth. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000 full Akbar Pray Vinnie Brown of Naughty by Nature and Khalil Tutt of New Directions unite to discuss hip-hop’s influence and community leadership. Together, they explore bridging generations and inspiring change in at-risk youth. Vinnie Brown of Naughty by Nature and Khalil Tutt of New Directions unite to discuss hip-hop’s influence and community leadership. Together, they explore bridging generations and inspiring change in at-risk youth.

]]> 2009 no Freeway Rick Ross on Transformation and Advocacy Once at the helm of a drug empire, Rick Ross transformed his life into one of resilience and advocacy. Learn how he educates and empowers communities while challenging systemic inequities in justice. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000 Freeway Rick Ross on Transformation and Advocacy full 1 4 Akbar Pray Once at the helm of a drug empire, Rick Ross transformed his life into one of resilience and advocacy. Learn how he educates and empowers communities while challenging systemic inequities in justice. Once at the helm of a drug empire, Rick Ross transformed his life into one of resilience and advocacy. Learn how he educates and empowers communities while challenging systemic inequities in justice.

]]> 1345 no Judge Stephanie Sawyer’s Fight for Sentencing Reform Judge Stephanie Sawyer discusses her innovative approach to justice, focusing on second chances and alternatives to incarceration. Her foundation highlights a future where pathways to redemption replace punitive measures. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0000 Judge Stephanie Sawyer’s Fight for Sentencing Reform full 1 3 Akbar Pray Judge Stephanie Sawyer discusses her innovative approach to justice, focusing on second chances and alternatives to incarceration. Her foundation highlights a future where pathways to redemption replace punitive measures. Judge Stephanie Sawyer discusses her innovative approach to justice, focusing on second chances and alternatives to incarceration. Her foundation highlights a future where pathways to redemption replace punitive measures.

]]> 2020 no Resilience and Redemption, The Journey of Isaac Wright Jr. Wrongfully convicted under New Jersey’s Kingpin Statute, Isaac Wright Jr. turned adversity into advocacy. Hear how he overturned his conviction, became a lawyer, and continues to fight for those the system has failed. Music By My Soul By Norman Sann on Epidemic Sound Mon, 17 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0000 The Journey of Isaac Wright Jr. full 1 2 Akbar Pray Wrongfully convicted under New Jersey’s Kingpin Statute, Isaac Wright Jr. turned adversity into advocacy. Hear how he overturned his conviction, became a lawyer, and continues to fight for those the system has failed. Music By My Soul By Norman Sann on Epidemic Sound Wrongfully convicted under New Jersey’s Kingpin Statute, Isaac Wright Jr. turned adversity into advocacy. Hear how he overturned his conviction, became a lawyer, and continues to fight for those the system has failed.

Music By My Soul By Norman Sann on Epidemic Sound

]]> 1936 no Lawyer MiAngel Cody on Clemency and Criminal Justice Lawyer MiAngel Cody, founder of The Decarceration Collective, shares her journey as a relentless advocate for justice. From tackling systemic injustices to freeing the incarcerated, MiAngel inspires us with her passion and dedication to change. Music By My Soul By Norman Sann on Epidemic Sound. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0000 Lawyer MiAngel Cody on Clemency and Criminal Justice full 1 1 Akbar Pray Lawyer MiAngel Cody, founder of The Decarceration Collective, shares her journey as a relentless advocate for justice. From tackling systemic injustices to freeing the incarcerated, MiAngel inspires us with her passion and dedication to change. Music By My Soul By Norman Sann on Epidemic Sound. Lawyer MiAngel Cody, founder of The Decarceration Collective, shares her journey as a relentless advocate for justice. From tackling systemic injustices to freeing the incarcerated, MiAngel inspires us with her passion and dedication to change.

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