A father, son, friend, and voice for the voiceless. On January 27, 2021 I was granted a Governor’s Clemency, 13 years early from a 33 year sentence. As much as I prepped and prepared for this blessed day, I never really believed it would happen. I hit the ground running. I carried the voices of my fellow brothas and co-founded the Mary Kiona Foundation. In addition, started my first business Fremont Plaza LLC. All rooted in re-entry. I’ve worked alongside fellow members of Uhuru SaSa Cultural Club and from OASIS and other advocates to help bring and pass a bill that sits on our ballots today: SJR10. It removes a language of “Slavery and Involuntary Servitude” from the Oregon Constitution. And 70 plus years of a racist and demonic law that continues to plague our people of color: SB1511, which I have testified and advocated for as well. Today I continue to work alongside those who represent and support the collective interest of my Culture and my Community. In many ways I know I have attained my uhuru (freedom). But Uhuru SaSa will forever ring and be sung from the top of my lungs and will continue to be the daily work until my brothas’ and sistas’ voices are heard around the world. GOD. FAMILY. A VOICE. UHURU SASA!
