I took a detour from the libraries when I heard about this project. MIC Ta’Bon, former ex-con, currently starting an outreach and educational movement to address young people about the reality of prison life before they have to encounter it themselves. However, he has a lot of insight on the connections between capitalism, politics, poverty, education, self esteem, role models, prison system, and on and on… which I would have loved to capture if I hadn’t run out of batteries. I hope to set up a more formal interview and find ways to support his work. The value of having people like Mic who have been through the system, and now have dedicated themselves to reaching out to young people in the streets and in the schools can not be underestimated.

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