Yusef Salaam

New York Officials and Members of Exonerated Five Champion Bill Package to Challenge Wrongful Convictions

New York Officials and Members of Exonerated Five Champion Bill Package to Challenge Wrongful Convictions

“We are collectively demanding today that not one more person suffer under our wrongful conviction problem.”

12.16.21 by Innocence Staff

Books That Inspired the Innocence Project in 2021

Books That Inspired the Innocence Project in 2021

Fifteen books to level up your understanding of justice and equity.

12.13.21 by Alicia Maule

Advocating for Youth: A Conversation with Authors and Activists Yusef Salaam and Ibi Zoboi

Advocating for Youth: A Conversation with Authors and Activists Yusef Salaam and Ibi Zoboi

Join us on Facebook Live for a conversation about their award-winning young adult novel u0022Punching the Air.u0022

03.10.21 by Innocence Staff

The Innocence Project’s 11 Best Reads of 2020

The Innocence Project’s 11 Best Reads of 2020

A list of powerful reads both new and old that we think you’ll love.

12.17.20 by Daniele Selby

Jharrel Jerome wins Emmy for role as Korey Wise in "When They See Us"

Jharrel Jerome wins Emmy for role as Korey Wise in "When They See Us"

09.20.19 by Innocence Staff

Niecy Nash: "When They See Us" Changed My Life

Niecy Nash: "When They See Us" Changed My Life

06.04.19 by Innocence Staff

Central Park Five Present Ava DuVernay, "When They See Us", Director, with Award

Central Park Five Present Ava DuVernay, "When They See Us", Director, with Award

05.22.19 by Innocence Staff

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Central Park Five’ Netflix Miniseries Announces All-Star Cast

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Central Park Five’ Netflix Miniseries Announces All-Star Cast

07.12.18 by Innocence Staff

Yusef Salaam: This Black History Month, Stand with Me against Racial Bias

Yusef Salaam: This Black History Month, Stand with Me against Racial Bias

02.01.18 by Yusef Salaam

Innocence Project, Wrongfully Convicted Participate in Congressional Black Caucus Policy Panel in Washington, D.C.

Innocence Project, Wrongfully Convicted Participate in Congressional Black Caucus Policy Panel in Washington, D.C.

09.16.16 by Nick Lurie-Moroni

Can You Answer 12 Questions about the Central Park Five Case?

Can You Answer 12 Questions about the Central Park Five Case?

05.11.16 by Alicia Maule

Activist Sharonne Salaam and Exoneree Jeff Deskovic Embark on Eight-Day Trek for Justice

Activist Sharonne Salaam and Exoneree Jeff Deskovic Embark on Eight-Day Trek for Justice

05.10.16 by Carlita Salazar