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uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · 2d

Meet our 2025 UnCommon Heroes — two visionary leaders whose advocacy and courage embody what it means to center community: Amika Mota and Tinisch Hollins. Learn more about our heroes and get your ticket today: www.uncommonlaw.org/2025-uncommon-heroes

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uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · 2d

Our UnCommon Heroes event is less than a month away, and we can’t wait to gather in community with you. There’s still time to get your tickets – make sure you grab yours today. www.uncommonlaw.org/2025-uncommo...

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Aug 14

We loved celebrating with you at UnCommon Heroes last year! Join us this year for Centering Community: A Celebration of Solidarity on Sat, Nov 1 at 1 PM, The Bridge Yard, Oakland. Tickets go live Aug 25. Save the date! More info: www.uncommonlaw.org/2025-uncommon-heroes

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uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · 4d

A look back at the moments that brought our community together at last year’s UnCommon Heroes. Join us Nov 1, 1–4 pm, at The Bridge Yard in Oakland as we welcome people returning home from prison and honor Amika Mota & Tinisch Hollins. Learn more: www.uncommonlaw.org/2025-uncommon-heroes

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uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · 10d

Each homecoming is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we invest in both healing and in one another. These moments point us back to what holds us together: community. That’s why we hope you’ll join us on November 1 for UnCommon Heroes. Learn more: www.uncommonlaw.org/2025-uncommon-heroes

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uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · 20d

UnCommon Heroes returns Nov 1 at The Bridge Yard, Oakland! Your continued support helps make this work possible. Standing with us means standing with the people we serve and makes you a vital part of our mission and this homecoming. RSVP today: uncommonlaw.org/2025-uncommon-heroes.

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uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · 25d

🌟 Announcing our 2025 UnCommon Heroes! 🌟 This year, we are proud to honor Tinisch Hollins and Amika Mota. We hope you can join us in celebrating these incredible leaders and more at UnCommon Heroes on November 1. Learn more and get tickets: https://www.uncommonlaw.org/2025-uncommon-heroes

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Sep 11

Meet Darby, UnCommon Law's staff attorney who has been leading the work of our Parole Denial Habeas Handbook since 2022! This step-by-step guide is designed to help people in CA challenge illegal parole denials in state court. Download today: uncommonlaw.org/s/Challenging-a-Parole-Guide.pdf

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Sep 9

In case you missed it, enjoy these powerful moments from the Salinas Valley Cohort 2 Home After Harm graduation in our photo gallery.

📸 See the full gallery: www.uncommonlaw.org/svsp-graduation

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thank you to everyone who joined our film screening, and to our filmmakers Rahsaan Thomas, Donte D. Jones, and Thanh Tran, all formerly incarcerated, for sharing their lens. It was a powerful afternoon for our community to witness often unseen stories and to share in the dialogue with the directors.

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uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Sep 2

Ticket sales are now live for UnCommon Heroes! This year’s theme is about standing shoulder to shoulder with those most impacted by the system and building communities rooted in compassion, accountability, and collective healing. RSVP today: https://www.uncommonlaw.org/2025-uncommon-heroes

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uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Aug 26

On August 7, an inspiring milestone was marked with the graduation of our second Home After Harm cohort at Salinas Valley State Prison. Thirty graduates and two peer mentors were honored for their commitment to growth, healing, and transformation. View photos: www.uncommonlaw.org/svsp-graduation

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Aug 25

We’re thrilled to announce the return of UnCommon Heroes on Sat, Nov 1, 1–4 PM at The Bridge Yard. Join us as we celebrate, reflect, and welcome home our former clients and others recently released from prison.

Tickets are live! RSVP today: https://www.uncommonlaw.org/2025-uncommon-heroes

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Aug 21

At the heart of #BlackAugust is the legacy of George Jackson, author, activist, and revolutionary who played a powerful role in the Black freedom struggle. Today marks 54 years since his life was cut short. His vision has inspired decades of advocacy and remains central to our work.

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Aug 21

We had such a great time at our farewell picnic yesterday, sending off our comms intern Anyza, legal interns Mia and Roberto, and policy associate Gema. We’re so grateful for all the amazing work you’ve put in. Wishing you all the best on what’s ahead. We know you all will keep doing amazing things!

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Aug 20

📢 We’re so excited to announce UnCommon Law’s new FREE handbook: Challenging Your Parole Denial in California State Court! Download the handbook today at www.uncommonlaw.org/s/Challenging-a-Parole-Guide.pdf

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uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Aug 16

In honor of Black August and his memorial today, we remember David Johnson, a member of the San Quentin Six and activist alongside George Jackson, who fought for the rights and fair treatment of Black incarcerated people.

Thank you, Freedom Archives, for allowing us to share this photo.

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Aug 15

In honor of Black August, and with this week marking 10 years since his passing, we remember Hugo “Yogi” Pinell. Yogi’s life was defined by courage, solidarity, and an unbreakable commitment to the liberation of oppressed people. His legacy continues to inspire. #BlackAugust #HugoYogiPinell

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uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Aug 14

We loved celebrating with you at UnCommon Heroes last year! Join us this year for Centering Community: A Celebration of Solidarity on Sat, Nov 1 at 1 PM, The Bridge Yard, Oakland. Tickets go live Aug 25. Save the date! More info: www.uncommonlaw.org/2025-uncommon-heroes

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Aug 7

After 45 years of incarceration, our client Steve came home today. To be reunited with his loved ones after so many years is a reminder of why this work matters. His transformation over the decades has been incredible, and it meant so much to our team to witness this moment. Welcome home, Steve.

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Aug 5

Less than a month away! Join us Sunday, August 24, 12:30–2:30 PM at The New Parkway Theater for three powerful short films by formerly incarcerated filmmakers—followed by a live panel. Tickets: https://www.uncommonlaw.org/2025filmscreening

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Aug 4

Please join us in welcoming the newest addition to our leadership team at UnCommon Law – Kamau Butcher, Director of Policy and Advocacy! Read more: uncommonlaw.org/new-hire-2025-kamau-butcher

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Aug 1

A very special day at Lancaster yesterday. UnCommon Law wrapped up Home After Harm Cohort 3 with a powerful graduation ceremony at California State Prison, LA.

📸 Here’s the Home After Harm team post-graduation, after months of hard work leading up to yesterdays event!

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Jul 31

Join UnCommon Law for a special film screening and live panel discussion featuring three short films by formerly incarcerated filmmakers. Following the screening, hear directly from the directors in a panel discussion.

Learn more and save your seats today! www.uncommonlaw.org/2025filmscreening

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Jul 31

Our Senior Policy Manager, Su Kim, speaks on the effectiveness of youth parole in this @Calmatters feature.

Read more: https://calmatters.org/justice/2025/07/life-without-parole/

#YouthParole #ParoleReform #TransformativeJustice

uncommonlaw.bsky.social @uncommonlaw.bsky.social · Jul 29

As #NationalMinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth ends, we uplift our Home After Harm grads — showing what’s possible when people, marginalized and placed in retraumatizing environments, are given the tools to heal, grow, and break generational cycles of harm.