Criminal Justice Reform | Halim Flowers | TEDxPearlStreet
After being labeled a “Superpredator” by society and sentenced to two life sentences in prison at the age of 16, Halim Flowers shares his journey and how through love he was able to see himself as more than a menace to society imagine a future beyond the confines of the cage where he thought he would spend the remainder of his life. According to Halim, it is through the dynamic power of love that modern society can begin the reconciliation process and allow for a collective healing as we rediscover our shared humanity and overcome the petty social constructs that divide us.
SPEAKER BIO:At 16, Halim Flowers found himself sentenced to 40 years to life in prison. More than 20 years later, Halim authored 11 books while serving time, mentored incarcerated youths through D.C.'s Young Men Emerging program, and co-founded Unchained Media Collective, a production and media arts company focused on telling the stories of currently or formerly incarcerated people. Halim was released from the D.C. jail on March 21, 2019, through the Incarceration Reduction Amendment Act of 2016, which allows individuals to petition for case review before the D.C. Superior Court. Individuals must have been sentenced as a juvenile, have served at least 20 years in prison, and have not yet had parole. hold for bio 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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Thanks to everyone that loved this talk! I also appreciate those that did not like it too. Love Is The Antibody!
@AnnaSzabo
3 жыл бұрын
Halim, you are a change-maker! Lifting you up in prayer as you’re on to some big great things!
@Kimmymora95
3 жыл бұрын
God bless you, Halim. You have so much love in your heart despite being cheated out of decades of your life. Thank you for this message. 🥰
@DiviRoxxKids
2 жыл бұрын
This is so powerful! Sending love and light to you as you spread this message of love for all to hear!
@laurenbellamy
2 жыл бұрын
What a powerful intro that everyone should her. Thank you for sharing your story and your message. I grew up in DC too, and I appreciate your perspective.
@green5soldier4ever67
2 жыл бұрын
I watched you on Thug life in DC back in 99..it's good to see you free and living a positive life may GOD continue to bless you
One of the best videos I've seen in a long time this guy speaks the truth
The epitome of resilience...proud of you 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
We can all learn from Halim Flowers. He is a person that refused to allow external conditions to block him from becoming a person of influence and contribution,. Through his story, any person can learn how to live a life of meaning. I wish him continued success, peace, and happiness.
Thank you for this!
Halim Flowers, I am proud of YOU!
Thank you for this TedTalk! Stay safe and healthy. Here to support you!
Man this is POWERFUL!!!
Some times we have to go through the storm in order to see the sunshine great job young man .
May God always shine his blessings on this man. May God always give him strength and courage to continue to speak and to uplift people.
Simply excellent, thank you! I am a professor of criminal justice; I shall include your speech among my courses.
Congratulations on your transformation. I always wondered what happened to you'll from the "thug life" documentary. Very well spoken. God chose you. You were not meant to be a menace to society. But a cultural influence. Congratulations and continue to walk in your life purpose. Im from DC and im proud.
wow...my children are going to paint with you today...You are such a blessing and may you continue to motivate and inspire the youth with Thank Your Artistry.
Powerful man with a powerful message.
@eric9604
2 ай бұрын
Can’t trust a man whose been incarcerated
This was a great speech it really touched my heart and helped my further understand the criminal injustice that goes on in our society.
What the world needs is love 💞 . Hear the message,use the lesson. I thank you brother.
Prison reform videos 7.5k views Cardio B music videos 1 billion views KZread algorithm failing us
Damn. This was so deep. And real.
Fuego. A modern day Frederick Douglas. Emancipated, and speaking to abolish the modern day plague, with light, literacy, and talent.
Yes Halim!!!!!!!
Keep grinding bro💯
yes
Proud of you slim, Keep doing the good work for all of the young men behind the wall. Grew up in that era in DC so I know the first hand the traumas we all been through.
Congratulations Halim.
That's very nice...
Nice...👍🏻
♥️
Wow, alleged shooter charges dropped and alleged accessory does twenty years….doesn’t make sense
Yes, foibled labels are fables.
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It really does take a village to raise a child.
I approve this message. Fellow Americans write me in b1
Appreciate the video - Everyone should reflect on how to improve the criminal justice system! The last video on my channel is what I'd do as president & I discuss some unique ideas on prison reform. I hope videos like ours really inspire people to self-reflect about it. Just subscribed to your channel as well - KZreadrs like yourself should be highlighted more
@ems3832
3 жыл бұрын
A better idea would be to focus on improving personal behavior/choice-making reform in the citizenry so as to not end up in the criminal justice system to begin with!
@BrianDonato
3 жыл бұрын
@@ems3832 Yes I agree that's the most important part. And part of the prison reform I discuss is actually tied to that, but addressing those things in the prison system itself through positive psychology, character development workshops
5his is joe binden and clIntons work btw.. crime bill
Who all are actually waiting for TED to talk? 😅🤣🤣
These guys are fighting for all criminals to have a smoother life than their victims......🤣🤣🤣🤣....
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Criminal justice reform only benefits CRIMINALS...😂😂
@ataraxia7439
Жыл бұрын
No it doesn’t. And even if it did criminal are sentient beings with thoughts and feelings too.
@CashCowz962
Жыл бұрын
@@ataraxia7439 yes it does...prove me wrong right here...right now....
@JayIndiaTV
Жыл бұрын
@@CashCowz962 It can benefit the children of those incarcerated, reduced sentences can allow them to have their parents in their life.. it can allow families to spend time with those who were incarcerated, shall I go on? or are you just oblivious?
Sounds like excuses for your actions
The closer you get to the White House the more homeless you see.
Why don't you invite a successful person like Santosh George Kulankara for a talk at this event ...?
@Tigtuohy
3 жыл бұрын
That is NOT the purpose of TED talks. That is for the chamber of commerce