Building Freedom Ohio

Building the leadership and power of people directly impacted by criminalization and mass incarceration.

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

Fair maps = fair chances. Maria Montanez's story shows that fair redistricting empowers silenced voices. End gerrymandering for a just Ohio! #FairMapsOhio #SecondChances #BuildingFreedomOhio

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

Collateral sanctions lead to Ohioans not being able to find work, housing, education, and more. We’re working to put an end to this unjust process. Learn more ⬇️
https://t.co/aq4NS9MwLt

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

The GROW Act is a critical piece of legislation that will have an enormous impact on formerly incarcerated Ohioans re-entering the workforce.

Returning citizens will benefit from this being passed, but systemic change is needed. #endcollateralsanctions
https://t.co/WwQBPDCQTA

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

The 1st convening of our Felony Impacted Liberation Movement (FILM) was a huge success in Cleveland!

We strategized around the GROW Act, which will help formerly incarcerated folks reintegrate into communities by sealing certain criminal records and improving job opportunities.

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

Last Sunday, over 100 BFO leaders statewide came together in Cleveland to fight for change in our criminal legal system.

Let’s continue to raise our voice to eliminate collateral sanctions and make sure all of us have dignity.

#AllAboard #OnTheGroundRailroad #BFOConductors

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

Collateral sanctions are holding back over 1 million felony impacted individuals and their families in Ohio. 

At Building Freedom Ohio, we're saying enough is enough. Link  in bio to join us and  learn how you can too. 

#AllAboard #OnTheGroundRailroad #BFOConductors

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

Collateral sanctions aren't just words-they are huge barriers keeping felony impacted individuals from moving forward in society. 

Join BFO’s Felony Impacted Liberation Movement (FILM) to break down these barriers for real change!

#AllAboard #OnTheGroundRailroad #BFOConductors

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

As formerly incarcerated and directly impacted Ohioans, we deserve the freedom to thrive. We will no longer remain invisible or silenced. Will you speak up with us? Register for our F.I.L.M. Convening on May 19th. Link in bio.

 #AllAboard #OnTheGroundRailroad #BFOConductors

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

Join us in standing up against unfair policies that hurt over a million Ohioans and their families.

Register for our F.I.L.M. Convening on May 19th. Link in bio.

#AllAboard #OnTheGroundRailroad #BFOConductors

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

May 19th, Building Freedom Ohio will be meeting in Cleveland with formerly incarcerated folks, family members, friends, and supporters to discuss collateral sanctions, workforce development, political education, and more!

Hop on the train. Join us! https://t.co/P1LxeUY5bR

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

Join us next Sunday, May 19 for BFO’s Felony Impacted Liberation Movement (FILM) Convening! F.I.L.M. will amplify the voices of those directly impacted by mass incarceration & empower them to lead efforts for change. Link in bio to register. 

#OnTheGroundRailroad #BFOConductors

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

As a felony impacted person, Jason has experienced getting passed up on for jobs, housing, even health insurance.

Join us in ensuring every Ohioan can thrive. Register for our F.I.L.M. Convening, May 19th. Link in the bio.

#AllAboard #OnTheGroundRailroad

[Lawrence Daniel Caswell @tinypatron]

Building Freedom Ohio event will uplift felony-impacted people’s stories, look at ways to reduce collateral sanctions, reports @CasanovaReports.

https://t.co/mGRlFUBzWx

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

Join us and Candace in taking a stance against the collateral sanctions that hold so many back. It's time to give everyone a fair chance to rebuild their lives. 

Register for our F.I.L.M. Convening on May 19th. Link in bio!

#AllAboard #OnTheGroundRailroad

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

As we wrap up #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re excited to share Carlos’ story! 💪🏿💪🏾🙏🏾 #linkinbio

Carlos is called “Big Outreach” because he wants to help Clevelanders stay out of prison and advocate for their communities. 🖤

https://t.co/6IixowbtLv

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

#BlackHistoryMonth celebrates Black leaders & activists fighting for change in their communities.

This week, we're featuring BFO member Linda Howard!

She shared her story w/ @ideastreamneo abt her experience as a teen mom & how it informs her activism: https://t.co/MsaPIvCmBn

[Ohio Families Unite for Political Action & Change @OFUPAC]

We refuse to accept this egregious injustice. Casey Goodson Jr should still be here living his life. Instead, it was stolen from him by a trigger-happy officer named Jason Meade. Call on the Franklin County Prosecutor’s Office and demand a retrial today.
#JUSTICEFORCASEYGOODSONJR

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

This week for our #BlackHistoryMonth series - where we feature the work of Ohio’s felony-impacted leaders on the ground!

➡️ Meet Wes Robinson. Last month, he shared his story on @Ideastream about how he has used poetry to heal himself & his community:✍️https://t.co/vZy7Q8XRCh

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

💪🏿🖤🔥 Next up on our #BlackHistoryMonth series, where we're featuring Ohio’s felony-impacted leaders on the ground!

➡️ Meet BFO member Ron Crosby. He recently shared his story abt why he wants to help felony-impacted individuals improve their lives: https://t.co/7NZgvicJq5

[Building Freedom Ohio @BuildFreedomOH]

Happy #BlackHistoryMonth, Ohio! 🖤💪🏿🔥

Today, we’re launching a new digital series ft. our formerly incarcerated & felony-impacted leaders. They build #power everyday on the ground in Ohio.

⬇️First up: BFO statewide director Fred Ward!⬇️

Listen below: https://t.co/GzvDexIf8f