Can music and rehabilitation reform the American justice system?
In short: John Legend uses his platform to advocate for a shift from punishment to healing. This video features his rendition of Bob Marley's 'Redemption Song' to highlight the need for systemic change in how we treat incarcerated individuals.
Redemption Song" | John Legend — TED His Free America campaign focuses on fostering rehabilitation within jails and detention centers. The presentation includes a spoken-word introduction by James Cavitt, who is an inmate at San Quentin State Prison. Legend aims to provide optimism for people seeking to build improved lives following their release. The performance serves as a call for collective action to support freedom.
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