175. Tessie Castillo - International Journalist and Co-Author of Crimson Letters: Voices from Death Row

Tessie Castillo is an author from Durham, North Carolina. Her first book, Crimson Letters: Voices from Death Row, is an autobiographical account of her unusual friendships with four men on Death Row, whom she met while volunteering in North Carolina's Central Prison in 2014. As an international journalist, Castillo also writes articles from around the world that explore criminal justice, drug policy, and racial equity. She previously worked as a harm reduction advocate in North Carolina and played a central role in reforming drug policy and expanding access to overdose prevention medication in the state. www.tessiecastillo.com/books www.tessiecastillo.com/book-club Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dr-ds-social-network/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy