Stanley Andrisse, Elhadji Ndiaye, Tenaj Moody, William Freeman, & Mancy Thompson — Breaking Chains, Building Futures: Pathways to Redemption, Education, and Excellence

In Breaking Chains, Building Futures: Pathways to Redemption, Education, and Excellence, activist and endocrinologist Dr. Stanley Andrisse brings together a profoundly moving collection of first-hand accounts from individuals impacted by various lengths of incarceration. This powerful book sheds light on the struggles, triumphs, and enduring hope of people navigating life under the weight of harsh prison sentences and the daunting challenges of reentry.Dr. Stanley Andrisse is a distinguished endocrinologist, educator, and social justice advocate dedicated to addressing systemic barriers within the criminal justice system and promoting higher education for formerly incarcerated individuals. As an Assistant Professor at Howard University College of Medicine, Dr. Andrisse combines his expertise in endocrinology with a passion for mentorship and transformative education. A formerly incarcerated person himself, Dr. Andrisse overcame significant personal and systemic challenges to earn his Ph.D. in Physiology from Saint Louis University and an MBA from Lindenwood University. His remarkable journey from incarceration to academia inspired him to establish From Prison Cells to PhD (or Prison to Professionals, P2P), a nonprofit organization that empowers justice-impacted individuals to achieve higher education and meaningful careers. Elhadji Ndiaye is a student in the Howard University and Baltimore City Community College Bridges to Baccalaureate (B2B) program. An entrepreneur at heart, he helps manage his family business while also serving as the newly appointed CEO of his own venture, which he and his team plan to incorporate in 2025. Passionate about entrepreneurship, social and political sciences, and the arts, Ndiaye channels his experiences into creating meaningful intellectual property and uplifting both professional and aspiring creatives. Tenaj Moody is a internationally-renowned educator and keynote speaker in domestic violence, sexual violence, criminal legal system and mental health. She is the Founder of Light To Life and two-time best-selling author. She is a Licensed Behavior Specialist and has her Master’s in Criminal Justice with a certification in Applied Behavioral Analysis. As an Afro-Latina millennial raised in North Philadelphia, who survived domestic violence, poverty, and having a parent who was incarcerated growing up, her experiences quickly taught her the power in owning her story and resilience. William Freeman III is a powerful advocate for criminal justice reform and education in prison. After serving 20 years for murder, Freeman was released in 2018 and went on to earn his degree in sociology and anthropology from Goucher College through the Goucher Prison Education Partnership. Today, Freeman is a Bloomberg Fellow and a master's candidate at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. He works at The Education Trust, where he helps empower formerly incarcerated individuals and advocates for policy changes that close opportunity gaps for marginalized students. Mancy Thompson’s journey from the streets of Baltimore to the battlefields of Beirut and eventually back home is a testament to resilience and redemption. Growing up in a challenging environment, Mancy sought escape through the Marine Corps, where he faced not only the horrors of war but also the lingering effects of racial tension and personal trauma. His life took a tragic turn when a post-service incident led to a 23.5-year incarceration. Despite the hardships, Mancy emerged determined to rebuild his life. https://politics-prose.com/book/9781394321049?ic_referral=nips2ruFoUHJzHftpj7n0JgVOjeGs4HMjZyAoa-G034wM2ay60tmzlPRed8kV75nm5BErJY5-rkRBUqcAAp68ImEWo1xV2GFx26fcxivqXkojGx07kdHL8qp6XBfC4pJO743IRA