When do prisoners wrongs end, and their rights begin? | Benny Lee

When do prisoners wrongs end, and their rights begin? | Benny Lee | TEDxNaperville

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The path to rehabilitation of an ex-con is stacked against them. The term itself even carries a stigma. Ex-con turned Adjunct Professor Benny Lee challenges us to re-think what prisoner reform is really about. Benny Lee spent the late 60s through early 80s as a gang leader of the Conservative Vice Lord Nation, eventually spending three years on death row. He is now a community liaison and reentry specialist for TASC, preparing individuals to make successful transitions from incarceration into the community. He also works with communities to help them build their capacity to effectively receive individuals returning home following incarceration. He is a nonviolence trainer for the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago. 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

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@charlieramz3126 2 жыл бұрын

Benny Lee was a Chicago street legend and a living example of how anything is possible. I did 10+ years in the Illinois DOC so I know very well the life he speaks about and what it takes to put life back together, positively.

@MskashmirB Жыл бұрын

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@kieferchildress1951 5 жыл бұрын

Every time I hear this story it gives me power in every aspect to do my best. This is probably one of most influential person I was following up behind. That was a moment in life to have within me to be getting study and advice from this man. Very humble and keep it 💯. Thank you Benny for giving me the opportunity to be apart of what you started and still strive for.

@mustafadagreat1031 5 жыл бұрын

Bennie shows the world what a true vice Lord is

@kalildadeal6040 5 жыл бұрын

Terrence Scott On da Fin 🌜⭐️🌛

@jusgee8784 4 жыл бұрын

⭐️ it’s mighty

@anthonyturner7498 4 жыл бұрын

Demonstrate

@daralee3186 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed that's my uncle. I have learned so much from him growing up.

@NoOppsThePodCast 3 жыл бұрын

One love to Benny Lee a Chicago legend

@MissC333 5 жыл бұрын

The right begins the moment individuals recognize just how powerful their voice, will for betterment, and existence is! What an amazing story of resiliency and triumph. I feel extremely empowered!

@bennethlee9936 5 жыл бұрын

I am constantly empowered when I hear people like yourself take to heart success stories. Stay empowered, move on your empowerment and get involved with the struggle.

@dougettadougetta1659 2 жыл бұрын

Let me remind you lost brainwashed slaves. Voice=talk is cheap. You only die once so grow some balls fight back against them cowards

@STEAMLabDenver 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Benny Lee for sharing your powerful story. ♥️

@tammyr2125 2 жыл бұрын

I respect this gentleman so much! Thank you for sharing and being an advocate.

@ladyashephd727 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You, Mr. Lee, you have raise awareness concerning a society that is unforgiving.

@mzrizz5933 2 жыл бұрын

What a great man!! So proud of you for all that you do, educating yourself and helping others. ❤️

@superjd97 5 жыл бұрын

As a guy with no criminal background or esperience of any sort,I feel moved by this wonderful story,I see my future brighter after this talk. If a person like him found a way through the Scary Job World,why not me! I need more stories like this

@mujaahidnadhiriman7220 4 жыл бұрын

Interesting....once being a produce of mass incarceration , I personally understand this struggle! True, I placed myself in a that particular situation however it was a blessing...i found my inner man!!

@feliciajefferson7736 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful and Extremely powerful message. Mr. Lee, you pointedly painted a painful reality. Thank you.

@purplepeopleperson3815 5 жыл бұрын

Phenomenal message! Just added to my "Inspiring Talks" bookmarks folder. : )

@jeanettesdaughter 4 жыл бұрын

Horrifying. He is fortunate to be alive. Intelligent beyond measure. “ Folded him up like a napkin.” Defending himself but mass incarcerated and ill prepared to enter society again and again. Fantastic narrative. Thrilled when he told the judge the truth on a lie about being a drug addict to get some help. What. This brother tells the absolute truth about how to grow a gangster. So happy he is now a citizen. A mercy!

@johnhaverigg2458 5 жыл бұрын

Great talk, very powerful. Such valid points so worthy of consideration. ... respect!

@MskashmirB Жыл бұрын

I love Benny and when brothers like him speak I listen. Idc what the topic is my mouth is closed. So much knowledge and wisdom. I’m grateful I was afforded the opportunity to meet Benny. More blessings and life to you Mr Benneth Lee. 🙌🏾

@EndlessloveMy1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Benny for sharing your experience & knowledge to help so many. Blessings Teena

@mrfreeman4936 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Mr.Lee you are truly an inspiration 💯💯💯

@daralee3186 2 жыл бұрын

That's my uncle, I love him so much.

@jodiswansong 5 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@trevorloughlin1492 3 жыл бұрын

There is a need to charge the politicians responsible for post incarceration human rights abuses with crimes against humanity. They should also be made financially liable for civil damages claims from former prisoners subject to these imposed disabilities. A national compensation scheme needs to be established.

@SwiftC55 5 жыл бұрын

Righteous Representative!!

@gesanhue 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for this powerful, inspirational, moving story

@irshgrl500 2 жыл бұрын

This is really powerful, and very accurate imho.

@JauqoIIIX 4 жыл бұрын

Much respect.

@eddymartinez4224 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@arlinegeorge6967 3 жыл бұрын

Great talk . Inspiring . Ordinary people stand for the injustice done. They are either used, abused or killed and then. Society dictates as power reside in people with vested interests. Thank you, bless you . All your dreams come true.

@ThinkPIONEERing 4 жыл бұрын

If you were meant to shine it won’t matter how many times you’ve been incarcerated you’ll just continue to be living proof that there is a such thing as grace from above.