Human Justice System Change Conference:

Breaking Chains, Building Bridges

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  • The first panel set the tone for the conference by highlighting the importance of grassroots advocacy and community involvement in justice reform. Emphasizing the school-to-prison pipeline, the panelists stressed the need for alternative education programs and community engagement. The call to actively engage in the system and hold elected officials accountable resonated as a powerful way to drive positive change.

  • The Family Justice panel, in collaboration with Claudio and Associates, delves into the profound impact of incarceration on individuals, families, and communities. The discussion highlights the need for self-education, particularly for people of color, to navigate the complexities of the justice system effectively.

  • The conference aimed to foster an open environment where diverse perspectives on this complex issue could be shared, contributing to a well-informed community about the latest technological advancements and their potential consequences.

  • The concluding panel featured brings a deep, intriguing, and insightful perspectives to the arts and culture discussion. The conversation centered around the shared responsibility of shaping the lives of our youth and the importance of embracing and guiding them toward a positive and fulfilling journey. The panel highlighted the role of the community in making a lasting impact on the lives of the youth and fostering a sense of unity.

Special Guest and Panelist

  • K.Bain

    CEO and Founder - Community Capacity Development

  • Michael Lindsey

    Dean of Silver School of Social Work at NYU

  • Jumaane Williams

    New York City Public Advocate

  • Bryonn Bain

    Scholar, activist, theater director, actor, writer, producer, and spoken word artist & Professor of African American Studies, World Arts and Cultures | Dance, & Law & Founding Co-Director UCLA Prison Education Program @ UCLA

  • Aqeela Sherrills

    Co-Founder and leader of the Community-Based Public Safety Collective. Aqeela is a spirit-centered organizer and activist who has worked for three decades to promote community ownership of public safety and facilitate healing

  • Keia Clarke

    Chief Executive Officer of the New York Liberty

  • Dr. Chico Tillman

    University of Chicago - Executive Director, Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy

  • Gina Mitchell, Esq.

    Attorney In Charge Law Enforcement & Policy

  • Bruce Bryan  

    Client Advocate for Queens Defenders | Public Speaker | Author | Criminal Legal Reform Strategist | Mentor

  • DJ Enuff

    Iconic Hip Hop Producer and DJ, Hot97, Sirius XM, President of The Heavy Hitter DJs

  • Greer M. Ellis

    Program Manager, Center for Justice at Columbia University

  • Marcus McCallister

    McAllister Consultancy and Training

  • Brad Lander

    New York City Comptroller 

  • Terrence Coffie

    Lecturer, New York University

  • Karla Ballard

    Founder and CEO of YING, a P2P Group Skillsharingâ„¢ platform

  • Dr. UniQue C. Starks

    Director of Community Restorative Justice Initiatives, KCDA

  • Vincent Peters

    Ai Researcher, SpaceX and Starlink Alum. Founder inheritance Ai

  • Darren Mack

    Co-Founder / Co-Director Freedom Agenda

  • Desiree Claudio Esq.

    Principal Attorney, Claudio & Associates

  • Sharlene Green, LMSW

    Owner, Kazikon, LLC. CUNY Law student, JD 2026

  • Sharifa Nasser

    Business Owner at Law Office of Sharifa Milena Nasser, P.C.

  • Jeremy Newkirk

    Co-Owner at cover360ixty.com

  • Dr Brian Sims

    National Advisory Committee Member, HPRS

  • Gray Rizzy

    Radio Personality for Sirius XM Radio

  • Guy Stanley Philoche

    Haitian-American abstract realist artist known for his colourful, richly-textured paintings often blending themes and images of New York City and the Caribbean

  • Derek Hamilton

    Deputy Director, Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice

  • Dr. Ikenna Achebe MD

    is a Community Mental Health Advocate and Social Impact Entrepreneur. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Mental Health Matters Global. Ambassador with Team Roc, Roc Nation's Social Impact and Philanthropy division. 

  • Bobbie L.A. Brown, Esq

    Bobbie brings over ten years of experience in community development, criminal justice, and education, including her recent role as the Assistant Corporation Counsel for the New York Law Department.

  • Shanelle Gabriel

    is a spoken word poet, singer, lupus warrior, and educator from Brooklyn, NY

  • D-Limitz

    Human Justice Band

Everyone plays a vital role in building equity. Discover your purpose, understand your role, and actively engage in this movement that we call Human Justice.

-K.Bain

Recap of the System Change Conference 2023 at St. Francis College

Legislation and Policy - Advocating Active Involvement in Driving Change

Jumaane Williams - NYC Public Advocate

Dr. Joseph Wilson - Professor Brooklyn College

Germain Thompson - Liaison Federal Monitorship over NYPD


Tech and Innovation: Thought provoking discussions on technology to foster inclusivity in our communities.

Swale’ Nunez - Moderator

Aikido Sticatto - VP Strategic Partnership LEN 360 platform

Family Justice - Understanding incarceration in families.

Desiree Claudio - Principal Attorney, Claudio & Associates

Aisha Prudent - Associate Attorney

Natalie Rios, ESQ. - Law office Natalie Rios PLLC

Aneesa I. Osborne, ESQ - Kings County Supreme Court

Arts and Culture: Insightful discussions on arts and culture and guiding our youth

Mysonne General - Rapper, Until Freedom

Ron Mills - Program Director hip hop nation/SiriusXM

In our hands lies the power to shape our community's destiny. Elected officials depend on our insights and information to lead effectively. When they listen, progress happens and real change unfolds. -K.Bain