#incarceration

#incarceration

As repressive forces escalate, attempting to quash our ability to speak freely, it's as crucial as ever to listen to the voices of incarcerated people who experience extreme repression every day, yet continue to speak out. As Renaldo Hudson recently wrote in Stateville Speaks: "We cannot let the experiences of our incarcerated brothers, sisters, and siblings be dismissed. They are the frontline witnesses to a system that has normalized control over care. Their stories matter."

A core component of the Colossal-curated exhibition, No One Knows All It Takes, is community participation. Each of the artists- Bryana Bibbs, Raoul Deal, Maria Gaspar, and Swoon ( previously)-is deeply engaged with the people they portray and collaborate with, a commitment that inspires nuanced, insightful projects and a truly communal process. As part of the exhibition at the Haggerty Museum of Art, we've considered how to reflect this mode of working through programming and a participatory project.

When Jennifer Casey Norred attempted suicide at Leon County jail, medical staff restrained her for 24 hours instead of offering her mental health support, violating jail policy.

You are not obligated to invite this couple to your wedding. Write them a sweet note explaining that you are sorry you won't be able to attend because you will be on your honeymoon at that time.

"What is set in stone is we are absolutely going to build something," Deputy County Executive Consuelo Hernandez stated, emphasizing the necessity of addressing deteriorating jail facilities and community needs.

"Nearly one in two Americans has had an immediate family member incarcerated, with Black people being more likely than white and Hispanic people to experience this."

I don't fuck with none of y'all cops, eighty percent of y'all are cowards, y'all stay up in our business. We are not free. The only thing we are guilty of is pain and poverty.

While the 13th Amendment abolished slavery, it preserves a loophole allowing forced labor as punishment for crime, perpetuating exploitation of incarcerated individuals.

Nathaniel Radimak, known for his road rage incidents, was hospitalized after being attacked by inmates at Halawa Correctional Facility in Hawaii.

In a tragic reflection of systemic failings, the author reveals how their imprisonment not only affected their own life but profoundly impacted their child's perception of identity.

"It’s part of my solitude. I like to sit down at the table and doodle and create something new," Croskey said, emphasizing the therapeutic nature of his art.

In 2024, British taxpayers spent an estimated £145 million incarcerating over 2,600 prisoners serving abolished indefinite jail terms, termed as psychological torture by critics.

During his Coachella set, Ty Dolla $ign showcased love for his incarcerated brother Big TC, highlighting the emotional weight of his absence through a unique performance.

El Salvador's mega-prison epitomizes President Bukele’s crackdown on crime and dissent, showcasing authoritarian rule through the suspension of constitutional rights for alleged safety.

In the 1960s, over 300 Freedom Riders were arrested and sent to Parchman as they attempted to challenge segregation laws across the country.