Racial Realities

Community leaders explore the harsh racial realities that complicate efforts to reduce over-incarceration. A long-time advocate for young men and fathers speaks about the challenges of co-parenting, systemic racism, and the deep-rooted distrust between communities of color and the criminal justice system.

Guests for this episode:

Avis Files, Pathway, Inc.
Willie Knighten, Jr. Brothers United
Chris Scott, Community Activist
Adam Watkins, Professor of Criminal Justice, BGSU
Nida Abbasi, MacArthur Foundation
Holly Matthews, Executive Director,  Toledo-Lucas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Shawn Mahone Sr., Founder and Executive Director of Young Men and Women for Change