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If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS2 E3 Anna Vasquez: Southwest at SalemIn San Antonio, Texas, Anna Vasquez and her three friends were accused of a brutal crime. Because they had all come out as lesbians, they were wrongfully convicted for the assault of two young girls. The women are now known as the San Antonio Four, and Anna fought for her innocence for 22 years.Anna Vasquez is the Director of Outreach and Education for the Innocence Project of Texas. Ms. Vasquez took on that role after serving a nearly 13-year prison sentence for a crime that never occurred. Ms. Vasquez and three of her friends, who became known...2022-01-261h 07
If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS2:E2 Dr. Dwight Vick-Grandson of a JurorHaving a conversation with the grandson of one of the jurors in the trial of the two men who murdered Emmett Till.Dwight Vick grew up in a small Mississippi town, Coffeeville, and moved to Tempe, Arizona to start a new life. Earning his Ph.D. from Arizona State University, he teaches courses at Texas A&M International University and Excelsior College. He published three books on substance abuse policy in America, community panel drug courts, and tenure in higher education. He is a regular contributor to PA Times--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The...2022-01-181h 23
If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS2 E1 Attorney/Author Russell LittleRussell Little is an attorney in Houston, Texas. He has practiced trial law for 36 years. He is licensed to practice in Texas in both state and federal court. He has tried over 200 cases both to a jury and the bench.Russell’s first published book was Murder For Me, a murder mystery, in 2016. It was a Best Seller on Amazon when it was launched.Russell also writes children’s books with his wife of 37 years, Melinda. They were inspired to write the stories about their 3-year-old granddaughter, Vivienne.They live in Houston, Texas, and...2022-01-111h 01
If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS1: E12 Darcy Van Oden Founder and CEO of Utah Justice CoalitionFounder and Executive Director for the Utah Justice Coalition. Darcy first took a Criminology course her Freshman year at Utah State University in Logan, UT where she found her love and passion for reform work. Darcy then headed after her freshman year to Virginia where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. It was at George Mason University where she first toured a local prison and also became better educated about the death penalty. Darcy changed her position to support repealing the death penalty in college understanding how broken the system is...2021-08-3146 min
If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS1: E11 Judge Tonya Jones Harris County Criminal Court at Law #15Judge Tonya Jones is a native Houstonian who grew up in Houston’s South Park/Sunnyside neighborhood and is a proud graduate of Jesse H. Jones Senior High School. She completed her undergraduate studies at Baylor University in Waco, Texas obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. One of her most significant roles at Baylor was her service as a Baylor Ambassador charged with meeting with local state legislators to advocate the importance of maintaining the Pell grant. This was important to her as a first-generation college student who struggled with the various obstacles related to the pursuit of...2021-08-2657 min
If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastSpecial Edition - Thanksgiving Conversation 2018This is a special edition with some of the ladies from The Jack Family. Jenna Jack the wife of Brian Jack, Brianna the daughter of Jenna and Brian, Nisha the wife of Eugene Jack, and Alexandria the daughter of Lionel and Daphine Jack! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-06-2249 min
The Public Affairs PodcastEp. 65 - Prevention Zone Inc | American Heart AssociationOn this episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, KG Smooth and Uncle Funky Larry Jones chat with Daphine Priscilla Brown-Jack, a native of Houston, TX, who is the founder and CEO of Prevention Zone Inc. PZI is a simple program for boys ages 13-21 which included her son and his friends and with the support of their parents. Her goal was to motivate and keep the youth-focused on the positive things despite the negative environment in our society.
Also on the program, we share a good tug at the heartstrings story from the American Heart Association featuring...2021-06-2036 min
The Public Affairs PodcastEp. 65 - Prevention Zone Inc | American Heart AssociationOn this episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, KG Smooth and Uncle Funky Larry Jones chat with Daphine Priscilla Brown-Jack, a native of Houston, TX, who is the founder and CEO of Prevention Zone Inc. PZI is a simple program for boys ages 13-21 which included her son and his friends and with the support of their parents. Her goal was to motivate and keep the youth-focused on the positive things despite the negative environment in our society. Also on the program, we share a good tug at the heartstrings story from the American Heart Association featuring...2021-06-2036 min
If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS1: E10 Judge William C. BuhlAn amazing conversation with retired Judge William C. Buhl. He was Circuit Judge at State of Paw Paw, Michigan, United States 36th Circuit Court of Michigan, Van Buren County. Buhl, a native of Deckerville in Sanilac County on the state’s east side, graduated with his law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1967. He was hired in 1968 as a part-time prosecutor for Van Buren County, turning down a job offer in Alaska. In 1971, he became the first full-time prosecuting attorney in the county.2021-06-1555 min
If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS1: E9 Christopher ScottChristopher Scott was wrongfully convicted of capital murder in 1997 and spent 13 years in prison as an innocent man. Since his release, Christopher has founded House of Renewed Hope to help exonerate other wrongfully convicted prisoners.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app2021-06-091h 13
If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS1: E8 Jeanette JonesJeanette Jones originally from Louisiana. She moved to Houston in 1992. Some months later she met her husband Min. Robert Jones. They were married for 18 years and were blessed with 4 children. Her husband passed in 2014. She was left to finishing raising her four children. Jeanette experience another devastation with her son going to prison. She talks about how she dealt with it and talked about plea bargaining within the criminal justice system.
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If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS1: E7 Dr. Jermaine Johnson, Criminal Justice professor at Lone Star College-University PartLone Star College-University Park, criminal justice professor Jermaine Johnson, Ph.D., has proven that despite hardships and setbacks, personal growth and professional fulfillment are not just possible, but probable. Johnson’s journey growing up in New Orleans, Louisiana, has taken him from gridiron star to law enforcement professional, to college professor, to dedicated mentor.2019-11-2643 min
If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS1: E6 Carlos Wallace, Author. Youth Advocate. Motivational Speaker. President/CEO Sol-Caritas.Carlos has written two books that have earned the businessman turned social activist national acclaim. “Life Is Not Complicated, You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings” is currently an integral part of the Psychology curriculum at Lone Star College in Houston, Texas. His second work, “The Other 99 T.Y.M.E.S: Train Your Mind to Enjoy Serenity” is the inspiration behind an award-winning television program of the same name. Both books are hailed as guides to living with purpose and gratitude. Professors and victim’s advocates use the books as examples in overcoming adversity to achieve pe...2019-11-1939 min
If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS1: E5 Andy Kahan, Director of Victim Services and AdvocacyAndy Kahan joined Crime Stoppers of Houston in June 2018 as its first-ever Director of Victim Services and Advocacy.
Prior to Crime Stoppers, Andy served as the Victim Advocate for the Mayor’s Office and Houston Police Department for 26 years before retiring and joining Crime-Stoppers of Houston to resume his career as a Victim Advocate. Andy Kahan received his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice in 1983 from the University of Houston. He worked as both a Parole and Probation Officer before becoming the first victim advocate in the country to work in a Mayor’s Office. His responsibilities incl...2019-11-121h 44
If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS1: E4 Anthony GravesAnthony Graves, U.S. Death Row Exoneree #138, spent 18 ½ years behind bars, 16 of these years in solitary confinement and 12 years of my sentence on death row.
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If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS1: E3 Alexandria JackAlexandria Jack, owner of Alex & Co. communication, tells her story of success and how the title, “If Emmett was Alive Today” Podcast came to be.
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If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS1: E2 Joshua StocktonJoshua Stockton was wrongfully convicted served his time and was released! Later in life he committed a crime and was convicted. He was released on parole and he is suffering the consequences for his wrongful conviction crime! Is this fair? Listen to Joshua story.
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If Emmett Was Alive Today PodcastS1: E1 Dr. Hank ByrdDr. Hank Byrd is the founder of Churches With A Mission. (CWAM). CWAM is ministry has partnered with other churches to help raise the bar of discipleship. It also is a support group for the formerly incarcerated men and women who wants to make a change.
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Episode 187-Daphine Priscilla Brown-JackDaphine Priscilla Brown-Jack is a law enforcement officer and motivational speaker. She earned a degree in public affairs with a concentration in administration of justice from Texas Southern University. She is a wife and mother of three children and one step-son. "The Other Side of the Story" is her first book.2016-02-2738 min