Video Visitations Virtually Remove In-Person Contact Between Inmates, Loved Ones- Fri - Dec. 15

[Atlanta BlackStar]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [YouTube]( [Rss Feed]( Atlanta Black Star is a narrative company. We publish narratives intentionally and specifically to enlighten and transform the world. Hi {NAME}, Atlanta Black Star Newsletter [Video Visitations Virtually Remove In-Person Contact Between Inmates, Loved Ones]( [Video Visitations Virtually Remove In-Person Contact Between Inmates, Loved Ones]( The Prison Policy Initiative (PPI) reported 74 percent of correctional facilities that adopt video visits end up reducing in-person visits or doing away with them altogether. This increasing trend has occurred despite [studies]( that have consistently detailed the positive effects of in-person visits... [READ MORE]( [Walmart, Book Distributor Suspend Ties With Tavis Smiley]( [Walmart, Book Distributor Suspend Ties With Tavis Smiley]( Walmart and a book distributor distanced themselves from Tavis Smiley on Thursday after PBS said an investigation found “troubling allegations” of sexual misconduct by the radio and TV host... [Read More]( [Charles Barkley Is Giving Black Ala. Women $1M for IT Start-Ups ‘Not Hair Salons’]( [Charles Barkley Is Giving Black Ala. Women $1M for IT Start-Ups ‘Not Hair Salons’]( Charles Barkley announced he would donate $1 million to Black women in Alabama Thursday night, but not before telling them how they could invest the funds. Barkley made the announcement after noting how Black women came out in droves to elect Doug Jones as the first Alabama Democrat to the Senate in more than 25 years... [Read More]( [Atlanta BlackStar]( This message was sent to {EMAIL} because you are registered to this newsletter. We respect your privacy. If you no longer wish to receive emails, safely unsubscribe by clicking the link below. © 2016 | Diamond Diaspora Media | 75 Marietta Street Atlanta Georgia 30303 USA [Unsubscribe]( | [Change Subscriber Options](