From Incarceration to Empowerment: A Journey of Recovery and Justice with Edward Sanders

From Incarceration to Empowerment: A Journey of Recovery and Justice with Edward Sanders

Edward Sanders, also known as Baraka, shares his powerful story of serving 43 years in prison after entering at age 17. Since his release, he has earned a Master's degree in Social Work and is actively involved in grassroots activism, advocating for criminal justice reform and supporting formerly incarcerated individuals. He discusses the impact of long sentences, the need for rehabilitation over punishment, and his plans to attend law school to further his advocacy work. He emphasizes the importance of community support and challenging societal labels placed on those who have been incarcerated.

Your Host Elder Jesse Washington Jr. Interview’s Edward Sanders ( Barakah ). Recovery / The Penal System . Our goal is to Educate, Encourage, and Inspire those caught in the grips of addiction