A poem to Death Row

A poem to Death Row

This wonderful poem was submitted to HumanS Remain by Violet Newborn and is published with her permission THE POEM TO DEATH ROW “Come on.” That’s what the woman whispered, gesturing to come with me. when she stepped into the cells of Death Row— not to condemn, not to...
News – Faith and Flourishing

News – Faith and Flourishing

‘Faith and Flourishing’ is an inspiring documentary highlighting a two year study by Pepperdine University into improving conditions and behaviour at Parchman Prison, MS. Prisoners were able to establish field Minister roles and participate in faith based groups....
Editor’s blog – ‘It’s us that’s institutionalised’

Editor’s blog – ‘It’s us that’s institutionalised’

Most people that talk to me about my empathy for Death Row prisoners start at the same place; they have a pre-formed picture of the sort of folk that end up there and presume they are monsters and ghouls. It’s an institutionalised viewpoint that is rooted in the lurid...
A poem to Death Row

‘Freestyle’…..Justin Underwood

My heart cries for my brethren as we give praise to the Holy One. I’m pressing….. For the blessing from the Supreme One above; Lord please…. I’m on my knees asking for Your grace and love. I see…..parts of me continuing to turn in a different direction; All of me….....
Parchman Performing Arts

Parchman Performing Arts

A few years ago a group of talented writers and drama students from Death Row, MS came together to perform the play, ‘Death of a Salesman’ by Arthur Miller. They had an audience of about 50 people in the prison gym. ‘Scalawag’ magazine published the story and pictures...