by Anthony Blankenship | Apr 26, 2021 | News
April is Second Chance Month. For me, the idea of a second chance couldn’t be more real. For some impacted by the criminal legal system, they were never given a first chance, never mind a second. When I returned to the community, I was hopeful — for all...
by Anthony Blankenship | Apr 26, 2021 | News
Hello! I want to thank you all for your continued support of Yoga Behind Bars. We see you and we appreciate you and we thank you! As we begin to see the light after an extremely difficult year, this last year has taught me about my capacity for resiliency, about the...
by Anthony Blankenship | Apr 26, 2021 | News
Every year during the month of March, we commemorate and observe the vital role of women — in history, in our country, in our communities and within families. As with all progress, we must also acknowledge what more needs to be done. When it comes to the...
by Anthony Blankenship | Apr 26, 2021 | News
Hi Renata! Thank you for taking a moment to speak with me today! Each month throughout this year, we are spotlighting different people that make our work possible. I heard you just did a photoshoot for our student handbook and definitely had to share a teaser with...
by Anthony Blankenship | Apr 26, 2021 | News
Yoga Behind Bars invites you to take a few minutes with us to meditate on the purpose of Black History Month. We recognize that life can be busy with many distractions. If possible, find a quiet space for reflection and gather whatever props you may need to help you...
by Anthony Blankenship | Apr 26, 2021 | News
My first attempt at writing an address to the YBB community was disrupted by news of people crawling over the Capitol’s walls like ants. The tension we feel in our community both locally and nationally is tightening. It brings sharpness and clarity to YBB’s role as...
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