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Black Power Media Reloaded Hosts Discussion on the Release of Leonard Peltier
January 26, 2025 (click image and wait 20 seconds to watch video)
Black Power Media Reloaded is a leading digital media platform dedicated to amplifying marginalized voices and promoting critical dialogue on issues of social justice and equity.
Black Power Media Reloaded hosted a timely discussion on the recent commutation of Leonard Peltier's sentence by 46th U.S. President, Joe Biden.
Mr. Peltier, an Indigenous activist, was granted clemency after serving 49 years in prison.
The esteemed panel, moderated by author and host Kalonji Changa, featured key legal figures instrumental in securing Mr. Peltier's release, including Attorney Jenipher R. Jones, a board member of the National Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL) and managing attorney for the Leonard Peltier case.
The discussion provided crucial updates on the legal strategies employed in Mr. Peltier's case, highlighting the international support that played a pivotal role in his release. Panelists also explored the broader implications of wrongful imprisonment and its devastating impact on individuals and communities.
Key Topics in the Video:
Legal Strategies and Challenges: An in-depth analysis of the legal maneuvers employed to advocate for Mr. Peltier's release.
International Support: A look at the global movement that rallied behind Mr. Peltier's cause.
The Human Cost of Injustice: An examination of the devastating impact of wrongful imprisonment on individuals and communities.
Thank you to the following participants:
Kalonji Jamal Changa, Black Power Media (BPM) Reloaded, Author & Host
Jenipher R. Jones, Attorney
Chase Iron Eyes, Sacred Defense Fund
Moira Meltzer-Cohen, Attorney
Lenny Foster, Indigenous Activist
Dawn Lawson, Indigenous Activist