Kemba Smith: From College Student, To Prisoner, To Criminal Justice Advocate! | America In Black

[@pearlinerobinson8555]

I was incarcerated with Kemba for a short time in Danbury, she was truly a calm humble soul. I thank her and her family for fighting for the CAUSE, her story is all of our story🙏🏽🙌🏽👏🏽🇯🇲

[@stephaniejames4940]

Hey Ed Gordon. Back when BET was really great. You had Donny Simpson with Sherry Carter, you had midnight love, Comic View, Teen Summit, the list goes on and on. All I would watch with a few exceptions was BET. Would never miss an episode with Tavis Smiley. So many memories. ❤❤❤

[@kristin8270]

You’re right! That’s when BET was it! Use to love watching those shows. So good and informative

[@specialkaye3059]

I agree

[@askdrshani]

Yessss!!!!

[@stephaniejames4940]

@@kristin8270 This is when they were at their best and on top of the game for us.

[@kristin8270]

@@stephaniejames4940 exactly!

[@djcoolcliff]

I ran across Kemba when she got out for some time. I was managing at a bowling alley and blessed her and her son. I know I did have to but I just wanted to show her some love and appreciation!!! She has done a lot since her release and should be commended! God bless her and her family!!!!

[@djcoolcliff]

That’s what you got out of that? Wow!

[@djcoolcliff]

@ZEPOZEPO-fn2lr God bless you!

[@evefavorse5939]

God bless her for caring enough about other women in a similar situation and her parents for committing to this cause!

[@high_maintenance]

Her story was a cautionary tale at Hampton U

[@marlenehill3526]

This has happened 2 so many Ladies that don't understand what these so call boys are doing 2 them !! I hope ladies wake up all over the world !!🆗️ Sad situation 😢😢

[@fab084eva]

glad to see Kemba thriving. perseverance is everything!!

[@dawnfinney-downing4426]

Congratulations Kemba!! ❤️👏🏾🙏🏾 I sure wish that you could look into my case atchison county vs Dawn… simply wrong all the way!! My case is almost identical to yours!! Except for the amount of time!! I pray that you respond and God Bless your journey 🙏🏾❤️

[@nasblakeney9084]

I can relate to Kenna’s story I myself was wrongfully accused. I had to wait 18 months in prison to have a court hearing I was denied bill. Trial lasted 30 days I was acquitted. I was a mother of three at the time it’s hard trying to pick up the pieces get that time back that you missed with your children and family I’m still affected, so yes, I can relate to Kenna’s story

[@brandiechi]

Thank you for sharing your story. You are an inspirational and beautiful woman. You inspire me, Love you Queen!!

[@philliprobinson-muhammad2034]

I remember reading the article in emerge magazine and still have the article in my library of paperwork. I would make copies of the article and have all of my young female students read it just so they know that whom they decide to be in relationships with can negatively affect their lives .

[@goldieweatherspoon2486]

This still happens, it's not the system it's the people working in the system...

[@ANGELSLVME]

Damn! ED GORDON FROM BET BACK IN THE DAY! He still looking good! A ZADDY❤❤❤

[@Boopooh43]

Thank God for your good work Kemba!

[@keshaharrington5847]

This movie was good! Had me in tears.

[@cookieplush4535]

Me too

[@Msdiamondbby]

Me too 😭

[@plymakkayestudio1827]

Power of having 2 parents home

[@shaydembo2506]

Ed Gordon has aged ❤like fine wine

[@theresaaubry2481]

👀 Of course, Black don't Crack 🤗

[@CoachWhite1975]

This story hurts so bad that parents send their children specifically daughter to college to have their child get with a thug and ruin her life.

[@girlmom1312]

I remember her story. It was an eye-opener and game changer.

[@fab084eva]

Kemba made a choice

[@rodrickhudson6537]

God bless you my sister!

[@mwxyz828]

I watched this story and realized how easily it could’ve been me. I pray God provides them with the strength, power and anointing they need to free as many women as possible.

[@Itsbambinotho]

Definitely saving this for my infant daughter

[@lovettetlb]

This story hit home! My mother name was Odessa as well and this could have happened to me if I didn't make the right decisions! I was so in love as well!!!

[@TrueTaurus72]

I’m watching this Movie now & it is Heartbreaking especially how people manipulate good people

[@sonjabridgeman6454]

I saw this movie on BET it was really good

[@Boodeemaster]

Did Gloria Taylor or any of her supporters petition the Governor Of Florida for Clemency? or a full Pardon? That just might help her get out!

[@VanTran-wl4xn]

I remember this case .

[@tanyahunt1135]

Meanwhile in Mississippi, young men are being charged with drug trafficking (which carries a mandatory sentence) for charges that should’ve been simple possession. Seeking help in MS.

[@katpeterson7895]

I saw her story on the For My Man series. I still can't believe women are that naive to take the fall for man absolutely blows my mind that women are this crazy for men

[@katpeterson7895]

@Sunshine-un2tq yes I mean the entire "For My Man Series" I know she was the fall guy and a victim of the disproportionately sentencing laws.

[@JusWright6]

Dang what was the episode?

[@wisdomvsknowledge7662]

Only if all of the other “innocent” people could get that type of support and be released

[@sonyabolden9652]

She had parents who stood up for her & fought. Don't expect others to do what the family wont

[@wisdomvsknowledge7662]

@@sonyabolden9652 She had parents AND family, friends and strangers who stood up and fought for her. They’re many parents who did the same (and more) just as her parents but didn’t end up with the same results. I just feel that it would be a great thing if all of the incarcerated innocent people could also get the same outcome. She and her family were truly blessed in this situation.

[@NewDay101]

People are just not getting it. They don’t give 2 flips about you me black white hispanic or anyone else. As long as their kids aren’t on the plantation (penitentiary) . The plantation is a business that feeds the beast. Nothing is not now or will ever be fair or just. Be honest with your kids. Prepare them to be able to thrive in this unfair and unjust world we live in.

[@sheilawilliams9966]

ANOTHER BLACK PERSON OVER SENTENCED!!

[@sunnyuptown.7109]

When she economic cycle she highlighted the bigger issue ‼️‼️

[@toviaclayton]

She in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority!

[@AyadJaber-d1m]

❤❤😢😢 i don't know what 30 drugs charge 😢😢😢😢

[@yvonnewilliams8800]

Why didn’t President Obama give this woman clemency after so many years in Florida prison. This is horrible!

[@sonyabolden9652]

Clinton was president when Kemba was in prison

[@yvonnewilliams8800]

Correct. But I was speaking about the other lady that’s still incarcerated on drug charges in Florida.

[@sonyabolden9652]

@@yvonnewilliams8800 OH.

[@Minou112]

Then you should have said "other women." I need to state information correctly.

[@yvonnewilliams8800]

@@Minou112 Sorry for the confusion but Kemba Smith was incarcerated in Virginia and the story mentioned the other woman who’s serving a life sentence in FLORIDA of which I stated!

[@ML77619]

I got keys comin from overseas She shouldn’t have dealt crack cocaine.