How I Got Out of a Prison Gang | John Jackson | TEDxCornellUniversity
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- čas přidán 10. 08. 2021
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Prison gang members live by a code, “’Til the casket drops.” What if there was a way to make it out alive?
At 17, John was introduced to a life of crime by the person who promised to protect him. He spent his next 18 years in prison, heavily entrenched in gang culture. Prison officials labeled him as “the worst of the worst” and locked him in a notorious supermax prison, Pelican Bay. John transformed his life and now works with gang leaders to stop the generational cycle of gang violence nationally. Together, they’ve authored the first-ever retirement plan for gang members, called Squaring Up. With Hustle 2.0, John has co-authored 10 books that provide rehabilitation and healing for people in jails and prisons nationally. At 17, John was introduced to a life of crime by the person who promised to protect him. He spent his next 18 years in prison, heavily entrenched in gang culture. Prison officials labeled him as “the worst of the worst” and locked him in a notorious supermax prison, Pelican Bay. John transformed his life and now works with gang leaders to stop the generational cycle of gang violence nationally. Together, they’ve authored the first-ever retirement plan for gang members, called Squaring Up. With Hustle 2.0, John has co-authored 10 books that provide rehabilitation and healing for people in jails and prisons nationally. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
his story is moving, and so common-having his humanity overlooked for so long.
I'm so proud to work with you John! Thanks for sharing your story, you are awesome!
Powerful story Mr. Jackson. Thank you for sharing and being a strong resilient person. Change is never easy, but sometimes necessary. Thank you for the work your doing. As a child who’s father has been in prison for over 24 years, it gives me hope that he to can make the necessary changes to turn his life around 🙏🙏🙏
Such a moving story , my buddy just met you up in Globe Az and had so much good to say I had to check you out and I'm glad he did ,, thank you and good luck you
Damn. Hope he really makes it.
This was so good. Thank you so much for sharing your story, you vulnerability and for advocating for others who want to be seen, heard and loved. This makes me angry. Arrested at four! Solitary confinement for that many years? Why? Makes me sick to my stomach. You can't punish the pain out of people! This must stop. Your motivation to change was outstanding. Nothing could be harder. I want to meet Cat Hoke. She is amazing. "If you die today. Why would your life matter?" Yay! I love that your peace protests worked. How can I help? I coach moms of addicted loved ones who lose hope. I want to empower them to recover, so they can change this epidemic. Prisons are a part of that. Keep going!
Best Ted Talk I've ever seen
I don't believe a word this guy saying doesn't have any jail tattoos he just doesn't look the type it's really hard to believe what he's saying and it 18 you don't go into jail and become a leader of a gang I spent time in jail five years once and this guy to me is a total phony
@@johncrooks664 Thank you for your honest response. You don't have to believe any of my stories, I hope you have made a successful transition since doing your time in jail.
@@johncrooks664 The first day I ever went into prison as a volunteer, I met John while he was still incarcerated. In one of the country's most notorious prisons. He is real, and he is telling the truth, and I am proud to call him a friend.
Sup tex!
I was with him in pelican bay state prison b yard 5 block 2016 - 2018 general population mainline yard. Mans the real deal, true inspiration
Such an amazing and humble human being! Changing lives!
I am so proud of you. I love you so much.
5:10 "Most street gang activity is organized and led from solitary confinement and in the highest security prisons"... That's a bracing reality.