S4, E2 Re-Aired Episode! We do time, too!
The Waiting Room with Nadine Graves
Check out this episode with Alyssa Tamboura, an advocate for children impacted by the criminal justice system and founder of Walls to Bridges Project, which aired initially in Season 1. Alyssa shares about her organization and the book project created this past summer for system-impacted kids to maintain communication with their loved ones since in-person visits have been suspended due to COVID-19. Alyssa also shares a powerful poem about what it was it was like waiting while her dad was gone for most of her childhood as he served nearly 13 years in San Quentin Prison.
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First Wednesdays S4, E1
The Waiting Room with Nadine Graves
Hey Visitors! After a nine-month hiatus, Nadine is back! In this episode, Nadine gives you a brief update on some of the things she's been focusing on in her "year of no." As mentioned in the show: Look out for new episodes on the first Wednesday of every month. In the last episode, Nadine mentioned she'd be moderating a conversation for the Minnesota Justice Research Center's Re-Imagining Conference. Here is a . Nadine started a new job in a familiar place, the , and she was appointed to the . Nadine recounts her experiences at the National Association of Black Journalists...
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It's been a min...S3, E9
The Waiting Room with Nadine Graves
In this solo episode, Nadine shares some of the things she has been up to in the last few months as well as two upcoming conferences she’d love for you to attend. Featured in this episode: from the conference Book recommendations - How America Criminalizes Black Youth by Kristin Henning - I Never Gave Up: a memoir by Eddie Ellis : Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts by Stephen B. Bright & James Kwak ! Thanks for joining us in The Waiting Room!
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Breaking the Cycle of Trauma Response S3, E8
The Waiting Room with Nadine Graves
Molly Bailey, therapist and founder of joins Nadine in the Waiting Room for an in-depth conversation about how trauma impacts human behavior and her passion for helping families impacted by the criminal legal system find healing. Molly is waiting for our legal system to catch up on the science of trauma, so it can be more reflective of how we now know how humans change and heal. Molly asks, “If we as a society say we value mental health, what is the evidence of that?” Also mentioned in this episode: Antonio Williams' , The Dream Weaver.
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Juneteenth; #BushFellow S3, E7
The Waiting Room with Nadine Graves
Hey Vistors! In this episode, Nadine checks in briefly to highlight Juneteenth, Open Nexus Community Partners Open Road Fund, the Department of Justices report on the Minneapolis Police Department, and ends with the amazing news of being named one of the 2023 Bush Fellows! See the links below for more details on everything shared in this episode! The was created to serve Black descendants of the Atlantic Slave Trade, especially formerly incarcerated folks, single parents, senior citizens, those living with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and more. Through 2031, Nexus will award $50,000...
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H.O.T. Reflection S3, E6
The Waiting Room with Nadine Graves
Hey Visitors! In this episode, Nadine gives a brief H.O.T (humble, open, and transparent) update on where she's been the last 2 months and also shares insight on what she's been reflecting on as she approaches her 40th birthday! Send her some birthday love on IG at CashApp: $NadineGraves Venmo: @Nadine-Graves
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Things we should know: Legislative Process S3, E5
The Waiting Room with Nadine Graves
Shenika Chambers, Policy Program Manager at , joins Nadine in the Waiting Room and shares insight on the legislative process from her time as a Legislative Assistant with the Minnesota House of Representatives. is an additional resource outlining how a bill becomes law. Also, you can find Violence Free Minnesota's 2023 Legislative agenda, which includes some policies mentioned in this episode. Mentioned in this episode: / - follow up to inquire about purchasing a limited edition Black History Month Tee Artist, Activist, and Entrepreneur - Song: “” Text...
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Updates, save the dates, and opportunities S3,E4
The Waiting Room with Nadine Graves
In this solo episode, Nadine gives a brief update on previous bills mentioned on TWR. She also shares some upcoming events as well as opportunities to share with either any experiences you’ve had with cash bail and/or with the any impact police violence and surveillance has had on you or your loved ones. Upcoming events: Legal Rights Center () and Black History Month Event February 22, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 pm @ ! There will be free food, guest speakers, and a performance by Lewiee Blaze. We will also sell limited edition and limited batch (50 total) Black History Month...
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Power of Organizing S3, E3
The Waiting Room with Nadine Graves
Antonio Williams, Founder of joins Nadine in the Waiting Room for an in-depth conversation about the importance of healing and liberation. From prison to the “free world,” Antonio embodies the power of community organizing against injustices. He is a canvasser, writer, community builder, father, and activist, and we are all much better because of his commitment to uplifting people. Please support Antonio’s work by . Also in this episode: - Right to Vote - Remove the exception that allows slavery or involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime! Rush City Prison Strike:...
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The Value of Opportunity S3, E2
The Waiting Room with Nadine Graves
Marcel Hofker, Founder of joins Nadine in the Waiting Room role where he shares how he overcame his addiction and now is in the service of others as he provides second chances for those seeking employment. Check out more about Marcel here: “” Also mentioned in this episode: aka Boot Camp - Sin of Omission - Union
info_outlineI invite you to check out an interview on TPT where several community leaders and I share our thoughts on: "Trial & Tribulation: Where Do We Go From Here?" one year after the death of George Floyd.
I also invite you to check out an interview I did through Club Book, where I interviewed Ian Manuel, author of the highly anticipated book, My Time Will Come: A Memoir of Crime, Punishment, Hope, and Redemption.
"Sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for a crime committed at the age of 13, Manuel languished in prison for 26 years. Thanks to a coalition of supporters, including renowned activist Bryan Stevenson and the woman shot by Manuel in 1990, Manuel received a fair resentencing from the Florida Court of Appeal in 2010. His story is told in Stevenson’s #1 New York Times bestseller Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption (2014), as well as in two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof’s Tightrope: Americans Reach for Hope (2020)." Manuel finally tells the story in his own words in his memoir, which I highly recommend that you purchase.