THEY’RE HUMAN TOO: Fighting for Dignity in the Prison System

It’s Time to Change the Narrative—Join Us!

📅 March 19, 2025
📍 Mountain America Stadium, ASU

Let’s be real—when we talk about justice, we can’t ignore the walls that were built to keep our people locked away, stripped of their dignity, their culture, and their basic human rights. That’s why They’re Human Too exists. We’re here to shake things up, push back against the neglect, and remind the world that our incarcerated brothers and sisters deserve care, respect, and support.

This movement wouldn’t be possible without my partner in this fight, Monica Davis, a dedicated traveling nurse who has worked inside the prison system and witnessed firsthand the neglect, discrimination, and inhumane conditions our incarcerated loved ones endure. Her experience, her voice, and her unwavering commitment to this mission are why we refuse to stay silent.

And guess what? We’re bringing this movement to ASU’s Change the World Exhibit! This isn’t just another event—it’s a powerful moment of truth, accountability, and action.

Why This Matters

Black and Brown individuals are incarcerated at alarming rates—often over-policed, over-sentenced, and thrown into a system that was never meant to rehabilitate them. But inside those walls, the injustices continue. They’re denied skincare for melanated skin, bonnets, durags, religious materials, and other essentials that affirm their identity and humanity. That ends now.

Monica saw it up close—inmates with textured hair had no bonnets, no durags, no proper products. Their hair broke off against prison sheets, their skin cracked from lack of moisture, and their religious practices were disregarded. They were left to navigate a system that dehumanized them at every turn. We refuse to stand by and do nothing.

What You’ll Experience at Our Exhibit

🔥 Live Pitch Presentation – We’re telling the raw, unfiltered truth about mass incarceration, the dehumanization of our people, and the urgent need for change. 🛍 Donation Showcase – See firsthand the self-care and religious essentials we’re providing—because every person deserves dignity. 🎤 Interactive Discussion – Pull up, ask the hard questions, and let’s build a movement that actually creates change.

The Hard Truth (And Why You Should Care)

• 1 in 3 Black men will be incarcerated in their lifetime compared to 1 in 17 white men (The Sentencing Project).
• Many prisons deny access to religious and hygiene essentials specifically for Black and Brown individuals (ACLU Report).
• The 13th Amendment loophole allows modern-day slavery through forced prison labor (Prison Policy Initiative).
• The Mandela Rules (UN Guidelines) demand fair treatment, but U.S. prisons still violate these rights daily.

Here’s How You Can Show Up

✔️ Donate: Bonnets, durags, skincare products, and religious materials—we need them all! Bring donations to our exhibit or support us online.
✔️ Be Present: Show up March 19, 2025, at Mountain America Stadium and make a statement with us.
✔️ Spread the Word: Share this movement on social media, talk about it, and start real conversations.
✔️ Support Prison Reform Organizations: Engage with The Innocence Project, Equal Justice Initiative, The Sentencing Project, and more.
✔️ Volunteer: We need passionate people who want to help us organize, donate, and demand change.

Must-Know Resources

📖 Reports & Articles

• The Sentencing Project – Racial Disparities in Prisons
• Prison Policy Initiative – 13th Amendment & Forced Labor
• ACLU Report – Religious Discrimination in Prisons
• UN Nelson Mandela Rules – Treatment of Prisoners

🎥 Watch & Read

• 13th (Ava DuVernay, Netflix)
• Are Prisons Obsolete? – Angela Davis
• The New Jim Crow – Michelle Alexander
• Just Mercy – Bryan Stevenson

📢 Organizations to Support

• Equal Justice Initiative
• The Innocence Project
• The Marshall Project

This Is Bigger Than One Event—This Is A Movement

This is about demanding change, holding systems accountable, and restoring dignity to those society tries to forget. We’re making noise, taking up space, and refusing to let these injustices slide. Join us on March 19, 2025, at ASU’s Change the World Exhibit—because when we stand together, we make an impact.

📍 Mark your calendar. Pull up. Speak out. Because they’re human too.

💌 Stay Connected & Take Action – Contact us at angelicliving@proton.me or connect@klarissaparker.com for updates, ways to help, and future initiatives!