Incarceration Generation | Our America with Lisa Ling | Full Episode | OWN

[@Islandgirl_18]

Lisa Ling really is brilliant at what she does.

[@mrsonpoint]

She really is. We love her. She used to be on tv and I watch her. They took it off. Stories like this are a bit too real for the major networks. These are the things they don’t want us to see. We pray for Lisa

[@buckpotter3184]

😊😊o tree rtr​@@mrsonpoint

[@CeonBuckley-vx9wr]

A lie will put a black 🖤 man in jail quick

[@Dr.ZoidbergPhD]

​@@mrsonpointI'm surprised it's even on this channel bc most Oprah fans don't care about real stories and hard truths

[@latoyiairvin4352]

This is why on the job training and companies participating in second chance employment for non-violent offenders is so important and should be apart of ex-offender rehabilitation.

[@deronlouis88louis52]

YOU MIGHT ASWELL GO ON AND SAY IT! AFRICAN AMERICAN BLACK MEN! THESE WHITE MEN AND WHITE WEMAN WHO ARE RACIST AND IN POWER DON'T SEEM TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH TOSSIN BLACK MEN IN THE MEAT GRINDER

[@reparationsovereverything]

Reparations over everything

[@andrem4877]

​@@reparationsovereverythingalready paid for with all the damage y'all cause to society 😂😂

[@marlenepalmer8384]

@andrem4877 when it comes to damage. Both historically and to this present day NO RACE has done more damage than your evil, wicked, sadistic, savage, barbaric Jim Crow descendants. You "Seeds of Satan" and the rest of your despicable ilk created the blue print for the Amerikkka we have today. Since Amerikkka was founded on institutional racism and White domestic terrorism. The system is working exactly as it was designed.

[@MrBobbo18]

Why spend the time money and risk when there are lots of non convicted people looking for work?

[@anglofrancaiseyvonne9349]

Nicks wife or girlfriend is a nice person, stable, beautiful with gentle kids, she works and keeps those kids well, love how they calmly all sat at the table to have a meal, I wish you guys the best❤

[@AngelicaFWhite]

Job creation and support group is a critical component of rehabilitation.

[@wafo133]

Absolutely 😞

[@OanhSchlesinger]

Job creation is highly unlikely since unskilled labor is being filled with illegal immigrants.

[@mlhiggs44]

If Royal started a workout KZbin channel he would be what a lot of people are looking for, like myself so inspiring to watch his story❤

[@lindajackson2382]

GREAT IDEA!

[@gee_emm]

Just what I was thinking. It broke my heart watching him fill out 3 job applications a day and getting nowhere. So demoralising and he seems like a nice guy who just made some bad choices.

[@sheinFL]

He gave me an idea w the basketball. Lol he's creative.

[@LighthouseLover1989]

When little Nicholas said that his dad was at the mall, I teared up a bit. 🥺💔

[@Dirty17366]

I've been to prison 5 times last stretch was 10 years. I've been out now for 25 years and married for 24 and almost own my own house. State took me away from my parents at age 16 If I can do it, so can they!

[@kse377]

What stuck for you to stay out?

[@NotfromDetroit]

That’s awesome!!🙏🏽

[@tonnieverse4038]

Everyone is given different tools in this system. We all just do the best we can.

[@joesmith-em2cd]

Happy for you bro 💪

[@sherribatko8981]

​@@tonnieverse4038 You got to want it bad enough, that's the ONLY difference

[@NotfromDetroit]

I would love to watch an update on this documentary!

[@missoliver38]

This is soo hard to watch.

[@delino-d3u]

its really sad

[@sarahalbers5555]

I don't think I can. It is too damn sad.

[@dionbrooks4981]

Why? U acting like this new

[@denniarli]

I hope Lisa Ling continues making more of these documentaries.

[@arturovillegasjr9638]

Transition center helped me out a lot .I thank God for all the chances.Been home over 5 years,with remodeling business.

[@hangtruong5911]

The little boys are adorable. Pray their future will be brighter and have good education

[@cretisharodgers8222]

i knew it was a reason i liked lisa lang, she’s always down to listen to everyday people. No matter where they are in the world.

[@Nursing609]

awesome story on both of these men! I really hope the best for them.

[@clarkclarke]

This was a great documentary ... One day at a time ... one dat at a time Thank you 🙏🏿

[@anndeecosita3586]

Depending on the nature of the offense you can pursue an expungement. People should check their state laws.

[@chrisk2734]

Not drugs with the intent to sell

[@susanmurphy958]

I really admire Carl. Smart man. I hope Royal makes it out in the world. Love and Prayers to you Royal. ❤❤❤

[@RebeccaThibodeaux-xf3hn]

Lisa Ling i love you..Thank you for sharing meaningful inspirational stories. Your story telling is admirable...❤

[@datgurlky1]

The older nephew is intimidated by his uncle, and he looks just like him. I bet they're going to develop a beautiful bond. He'll be working out with his uncle. 😊

[@venessatalbert9232]

Yeah, that's the same thing I was thinking and they're practically twins they look so much alike. Hanging with his ole UNC will be good for both of them. God bless them and keep them together as a loving family

[@evabrehler549]

Life is not fair😢 It's so sad. It doesn't matter who's to blame. It could have been me it could have been you ...

[@tonnieverse4038]

Yep..Ecc the 9 chapter says it all...

[@NotfromDetroit]

That’s true! We all have made stupid mistakes!

[@samoryTure]

I remember one of the young prisoners being interviewed about the (his) future and hope. The kid answer was, "Our generation died when our parents were born." His answer, for some reason, stuck with me for a long time.

[@Nursing609]

great guy seems like a great family. Hope he can do well in the outside world . best of luck!! :)

[@mycolorfulcottage]

Gosh I wish we could get updates!!

[@lynndaughrity3183]

This is so heartbreaking. 😢

[@ashcharmayne]

Hope to get an update soon

[@imaeema3784]

To Carlise, I pray you protect your ❤and family and move forward without Nick.

[@miss1905]

Amazingly brilliant amd inspiring 🎉🎉🎉 thank you for bringing this to light!!

[@elviranajar799]

Best of luck to both of you !! You can do it one day at a time 💪🏽

[@DeeDee-pv1vi]

Smh....this country...May the most High Yah deliver His people out of this land..and free my ppl...

[@annaloudd3164]

This was so moving the cycle is real😢!!!I'm praying for u guys

[@MM-pi1cb]

They need jobs . It’s a vicious circle

[@icesport2107]

These guys need more than a job. They need to be born again in the name of Jesus. I knew several people who had good jobs , but they sold drugs on the side. There are some that can be the president of the United States and still be a crook. A job does not make you a good person. Obeying the word of God made me better.

[@SheeshDumaaaaa]

theres jobs. they just lazy and rather go for the quick money. quit making excuses.

[@thaigirlthai4735]

He had a year there and they couldn't let him have a trade because his time wasn't long enough? Are you serious!!! This is why they come back!!

[@timebot000]

Self employ, make up ur own service, prove ur loyalty to ur own changes❤

[@claudiacarrera9183]

But she keeps having kids, not able to provide for the ones that she already has.

[@thisishannah_]

How can they not offer courses for rehabilitation before they leave I don't understand?

[@EXPERTENKWRITER]

For me, I run alone, I live alone, I fight alone and die alone. That is the life fate has chosen for me 😢

[@GodsChozen_2017]

The family has to give him time to process from a world of incarceration to the free world, He has to build up trust for the family its not easy, But Royal will make it!!

[@bos-G-state7359]

It's mostly definitely a process I stayed in the house my first two weeks home maybe a little longer than that and still to this day I don't like crowds my head is always on a swivel if you get too close to me I will back away I don't like anyone standing behind me or moving to fast around me

[@chrissy3735]

My son has spent years in and out of prison he can never accumulate when he’s out and always goes back in…

[@Warmfireandtea]

Acclimate?

[@lindajackson2382]

The babies are so cute!

[@sirensongbeauty6231]

Wow I was just thinking personal training.

[@walterscott2501]

Sister Lisa Ling is doing a tremendous job in what she is doing we loves ❤️ 😍 her❤❤

[@Dojustdoandbe]

The children arnt getting raised by their mothers either and they’re working 16 hours a day. How does mum get better at parenting if she’s hardly ever doing it.

[@blackdiamond4584]

Her childern seem very mannered, also I noticed they sat at the table together for dinner. Alot of women spend more time with there childern but, no one could tell. I think she's doing the best with what she's working with. At least she's trying to work and not waiting on a hand out.

[@anitarobinson2397]

I praying and have faith for your young men.

[@lashandaallenredmon2109]

Generational trauma.

[@rowyourboat5361]

always looking for an excuse. GROW UP AND BECOME REPSONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN ACTIONS. STOP HAVING HORDES OF FATHERLESS BABIES.

[@Kattkiteyez]

Yes.

[@harley8680]

@@rowyourboat5361 and now it has transferred over to the white culture.

[@mightyfineanderson]

People don't understand that

[@sherribatko8981]

I wish Royal and Nick the BEST😊

[@FreeSpeechMatters]

Carlas is a rockstar mom! What a warrior.

[@Flyrabbit1]

Honestly this mama is the kind that needs to take social services … her 16 hour work days away from these boys is only going to produce more prisoners … sad. Poor lady

[@OpticalXray]

He is going through PTSD you have to give him time to decompress

[@2LitProduction]

Royal should be a personal trainer

[@Toby3610]

He would make a great personal trainer. He can communicate really well. He can motivate people. I hope that edge he has from prison can drop and he can be more open with his clients. It will take time and patience. It must be hard being in a constant state and struggle for survival and then have to leave it behind because people who haven’t been through it can get defensive, back off and not understand. He would be a great personal trainer with a range of people. From the young guys who want to be fit for sport or competition to people who may need workouts in the park or at home. He has an unusual experience and was able to get fit and strong. If a client said I can’t because of money he could use his experience to work around it for them or to motivate them that you don’t have to have the most expensive gym equipment or gym.

[@erinsmith5837]

You do know this doc is 13yrs old

[@2LitProduction]

@@erinsmith5837 ok and my point still stands? Tf? 😂

[@OpticalXray]

To be honest growing up by poor families is like why would you have children and you know your broke

[@HaniyahYisrael]

@34 minute mark, everyone is not an open book let people take time to open up.

[@WorldWideLoveNow]

Great show, thank you! PS: Dark is not ugly, racist language helps to perpetuate subconscious biases and bullying.

[@marialasallecumqueen4663]

IT start in the HOME period. 😮😢

[@bos-G-state7359]

It really doesn't people are going to be who they are regardless of how they are raised we got paster and people with power committing crimes just like other people and most of them grew up in two parents homes have never lived or witnessed poverty

[@MyBizOnlu]

Love your kids and their future first!!! Nick can only say 10 times in, but wasnt sure about that, he will go back and she needs to move on without him and prison influence on her children.

[@Dirty17366]

I don't think Nick will make it, but I think Royal will!

[@SJW8788]

Damn

[@rememberselfcare]

I was thinking the same thing when Nick started saying what he might have to do to make money. He hasn't changed his mindset.

[@harley8680]

@@SJW8788 Nick doesn't want it bad enough. Look at his track record. Royal already has it planned and doing something he excels at and it won't matter about his criminal record.

[@SJW8788]

@@rememberselfcare 💯 you gotta want to change

[@Phoenixishot]

Amazing work Lisa& OWN! Please create ‘interactive journalism’ and support these men with formal statements of support in their journeys.

[@1st-qt9ce]

🙏🏾 for all.

[@Jules-rk1sp]

this is amazing journalism for its time and even now. I love lIsa ling

[@jessicayoung6617]

She's repeating the cycle just by having kids with that man

[@icesport2107]

She should have left that guy alone. He has no job skills and he seems like he is foolish. The only thing he knows how to do is to commit crimes. He just got out of jail and he is going to get her pregnant again. Then she will have to work 3 jobs because he is going back to prison most likely.

[@bos-G-state7359]

Not true my mom or dad have been to jail or even pulled over by the police nor have their parents but I have been to prison my sons are 19 and 21 and have yet been in any kind of trouble it's all on the individual

[@jessicayoung6617]

@@bos-G-state7359 then I'm not talking to you

[@brittney5009]

Anyone have any updates on Royal and Nick? I would love to hear about how they are doing

[@rebeccaanderson3502]

How can she work 16 hours a day 6 days a week and raise two boys? Someone else is with the kids MOST if not all of the time.

[@jewelgazer]

I wondered that as well - who is watching her children 16 hours a day? So very tragic

[@dianelacy6288]

I’d take a chance on Royal. People need to give him a chance. He’d be great Personal Trainer. Stay the course, Royal.

[@brendagiller1920]

My son has been to prison since he was 16 years old first time was a dwi and no driver license then the rest of the rest are from driving on suspended or revoked and he's 44 years old. He tried getting jobs and once he said he had been incarcerated they would turn him down. He would lie on the application and as soon as they check and find out that he was incarcerated they would said that they were not hiring anymore. The government needs to open some factories for the guys that get out of prison that would be better for them. Instead the government spends money on global warming and other things that doesn't help anyone. It's sad situation

[@glorialovesChrist]

Jail is big business. The system promotes recidivism. They exclude x jail people from jobs so they can lock them up again. I think the system makes $60,000 a year for each prisoner. Many face permanent homelessness and poverty. Legal self employment. Like dog grooming, barber, clean up , car washer and detailer......

[@jeremiahwest8465]

To the gentleman that just got out for serving a decade in prison his family have to give him time enough to process before he could really open up.

[@NotfromDetroit]

Wonder why Royal is holding his feelings?

[@mechikaedwards3880]

I support this content

[@tinarivers307]

My mother worked at night all my life and we lived in low income housing again stop making excuses!

[@mightyfineanderson]

It's deeper than making excuses.

[@saudigold50]

*Tina, get a clue*

[@sweetstickwillie6665]

Please

[@lynnmesser5353]

Nick's wife sounds like a good woman. I pray her hard work pays off for her and her boys.

[@Rhenadhis]

America could choose to learn from Norway about what they are doing differently to achieve the lowest recidivism rate in the whole world. They have made prison a rehabilitation system where they exercise humane treatment and programs to skill the inmates for re-entry back to society

[@diegooregon4481]

I know right

[@Awnfire4God]

That’s not our desire as a country our desire is to continue to enslave we think that black people are the only ones affected by a country built on slavery it’s literally the core value system here

[@terrwall2467]

I agree, America could very well choose to do better by its citizens in these cases, but purposely choose not to, because we reside in a terribly divided and broken society that does not believe in true justice and equality for all.

[@Rhenadhis]

@@terrwall2467 This is heart breaking

[@designed2bmumscarmichael582]

I’ve always said this needs to be implemented in every judicial system.

[@amberjay5361]

How can we send nicks baby mom money and help? I wish I could move her and those boys in with me. They’re so cute! She’s doing a great job!

[@couleuredgirl6314]

She has her own place!

[@erinsmith5837]

This doc is 13 years old

[@mamkanteh4090]

It’s broken my heart I really feel sorry for black men’s I’m a black women it’s really sad . I hope the next world will not be like this. it’s like being a black is been cast. 😭😭😭

[@kevinhsu5678]

U r awesome reporting about u r fan

[@sunman1509]

He needs to be delivered, he is dealing with Demons 😈 people, GOD can save him and only GOD 🙏.he needs to be delivered 🙏. Baptized .

[@lakishaogle5298]

❤ Lisa Ling is awesome

[@idontcare70]

I can supply an excuse for any behaviour. Giving a true reason, not so easy.

[@gladyw7037]

Monetize rehabilitation centers and schools, not prisons... things will change

[@happylifegrace4674]

good conversation starter. I'd love more elaboration to figure out a plan of steps to start movement

[@gladyw7037]

@@happylifegrace4674 if more funding was offered for rehabilitation programs, especially for the youth and drug addicted persons, there is a much higher chance of them being reintegrated into society. Many women also are in prison for relational situations, that can be addressed with domestic violence counseling. Those with mental health issues need therapy and medication, not lengthy incarceration. Isolation, violence and exposure actually make mental health worse. Rehabilitation programs should have components of education, training, therapy and family involvement.. Right now people are just being warehoused and enslaved with no real intent for long term reintroduction into society. Its destroying people, dismantling families and robbing societies of potential. There is a place for incaceration for safety purposes, but doubt its being used properly. Question is whether there is real motivation for change

[@daniella8872]

They won’t because of the countries racism they want minorities to fail and stay in prison keeps everything moving and government makes money. It’s just a different form of slavery everything can be fixed but no one cares.. it’s a sad world we live in

[@nutritionfordiabeticssenio8901]

Can the men leaving prison be connected with organizations that can help then with starting a business and creating a new lifestyle.

[@Warmfireandtea]

Karl is great. That's so important, a strong male good example. Show them a better way.

[@pastorterrelllewis5327]

Church

[@jewelgazer]

Yes!!!!!

[@ethelparis2255]

it would have been good for Lisa Lang, to have went to finland and some parts of Europe where residinism, is not at high rate people rarely go back, because their system is ran differently, that would have been a better way of looking at this problem

[@Eveningbreeze721]

The show is called Our America 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@lindajackson2382]

In Atlanta why doesn't Tyler Perry help all these people? Tyler lives in Atlanta and has studios bigger than in Hollywood!!

[@paulinekamau9633]

Hope Nick gets himself together for real. It’s possible.

[@nixwestlake9196]

She’s sick of it yet she continues to breed with him

[@dana-loricharles887]

Animals breed humans procreate.

[@Kattkiteyez]

I'm sure there have been things or a person that you've been sick of and still put up with it. People always has something to say. You're not innocent of making the same mistakes.

[@nixwestlake9196]

@@Kattkiteyez Incorrect. I have never bred with a loser over and over again like this fool, so, no...I have NOT made the same mistakes

[@MyBizOnlu]

Yep and planned parenthood is everywhere and FREE, birth control

[@GeedyP]

Great story ✊🏾 all facts

[@nelsoncooper1372]

The nephew looks like his uncle 😊

[@abdalaomar769]

American can help you go far or it can take you darker places you got have faith while being black human being

[@LawStudentCali]

Why do you think so many African American men are in jail? It is because the system is unjust and is designed for them to fail.

[@jewelgazer]

I also think it’s poverty and the breakdown of the family. Too many absent fathers with mothers having to work two jobs.

[@delvanninspired]

Such a shame

[@WorldWideLoveNow]

Did both men and their families survive?

[@LatchKeyKid_78]

It’s the Yes ma’am for me

[@timebot000]

Driving by these Yards with fenced in Grass, and a hose w water nearby, get some Seeds and use ur Yards!!!j.c.!!!

[@iart2838]

Abuse and brutality towards black men is unacceptable and tragic. This must change. USA is a horrific country. I'm ashamed of my country.

[@tinarivers307]

First of all, my mother was a single parent of 4 kids 3 girls and 1 boy none of us went to prison despite living in poverty. These guys made the choice to do the crime stop using excuses!

[@kimhick972]

Good your life was great but some choices come from survival mode

[@TroyP20]

Good 4 u I’m glad u was able to make it out.

[@Kattkiteyez]

That's your story. We all have a story to tell. You don't know what people have been through.

[@harley8680]

@@kimhick972 I am below poverty income and I would never steal or sell drugs to get ahead. It is a choice.

[@bos-G-state7359]

Everyone's situation is not the same did your mom have a job some of these guys and girls are helping pay Bills because their moms are single parents and weren't as responsible as your mom was so they have to take up the slack when it's winter and there no heat in the house what are you going to do or you come home from school and there's no lights on no hot water to shower some people ask for help and rely on others and some people are going to make it happen im glad you're family didn't go through any of this peace and love

[@ellevationmedia]

How did Nick’s court date go?

[@OanhSchlesinger]

For those who value their freedom it’s an easy decision- obey the law. It isn’t hard at all.

[@marialasallecumqueen4663]

Give him time dam just embarace and give him love judgemental 😮

[@idontcare70]

Why else would they call it 'the projects'

[@wekeepit_reall9364]

I wonder how royal is doing

[@nataliepapolis]

Be a personal trainer. Mow lawns ...teach computers....

[@RonnyThomas-x9u]

Going to prison doesn't stop you from being a human bean even if you have a prison record you are still a person everybody make mistakes and some people do change the system have never been fair with black people and there is a history of it if you can't see that all this information something is wrong with you

[@Kattkiteyez]

SPEAK ON IT

[@harley8680]

A human "bean"? Are you kidding me.

[@Warmfireandtea]

Funny type-o.​ @@harley8680