Vanessa Tyler talks with Lionel Ray Williams and filmmaker Letitia McIntosh about the circumstances surrounding Lionel's conviction for the murder of actor Sal Mineo in 1979. Letitia has produced a documentary, "Unseen Innocence", exploring reports of false accusations and misconduct during the investigation in the hopes of erasing the stigma surrounding Lionel's name and reputation.

Vanessa Tyler talks with Lionel Ray Williams and filmmaker Letitia McIntosh about the circumstances surrounding Lionel's conviction for the murder of actor Sal Mineo in 1979. Letitia has produced a documentary, "<a href="https://unseeninnocence.com/">Unseen Innocence"</a>, exploring reports of false accusations and misconduct during the investigation in the hopes of erasing the stigma surrounding Lionel's name and reputation.

Artful story telling takes center stage as BIN’S "Black Land" podcast taps into the lives of ordinary people and brings to life their extraordinary tales of triumph and circumstance. Join Emmy award winning Host Vanessa Tyler each week as she dives deep into uncharted stories and gives an overdue and deserving voice to those who have often experienced the other side of the American dream. From laughter to tears, triumph to trials, Black Land delivers the personal narratives of Black people surviving through struggles, and challenges, and unmasks their stories through a combination of expert guests, heartwarming honesty, and an authentic dialogue that's rarely heard on podcasts today.

Artful story telling takes center stage as BIN’S "Black Land" podcast taps into the lives of ordinary people and brings to life their extraordinary tales of triumph and circumstance. Join Emmy award winning Host Vanessa Tyler each week as she dives deep into uncharted stories and gives an overdue and deserving voice to those who have often experienced the other side of the American dream. From laughter to tears, triumph to trials, Black Land delivers the personal narratives of Black people surviving through struggles, and challenges, and unmasks their stories through a combination of expert guests, heartwarming honesty, and an authentic dialogue that's rarely heard on podcasts today.

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Vanessa Tyler talks with Lionel Ray Williams about circumstances that led to his conviction for the murder of actor Sal Mineo in 1979.

Episode 27 -  Unseen Innocence - Ray Ray's Story

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/cc2e4ae3-bdd8-4bc8-a4f5-b1c0000e930b/transcript

Dr. Vanessa Tyler shares a conversation with convicted drug kingpin - turned writer and mentor Akbar Pray. In 1990, Akbar was sentenced to life in prison for non-violent drug offenses, only to receive a compassionate release in 2024 partially due to his conflict resolution and counseling work with inmates while incarcerated. Akbar Pray, along with his non-profit The Akbar Pray Foundation for Change offers initiatives for re-entry programs for the formerly incarcerated, social justice reform and mentorship to at-risk urban youth. The story of Akbar Pray is one of redemption, perseverance and advocacy.

Dr. Vanessa Tyler shares a conversation with convicted drug kingpin - turned writer and mentor Akbar Pray. In 1990, Akbar was sentenced to life in prison for non-violent drug offenses, only to receive a compassionate release in 2024 partially due to his conflict resolution and counseling work with inmates while incarcerated. Akbar Pray, along with his non-profit <a href="https://www.apffc.org/">The Akbar Pray Foundation for Change</a> offers initiatives for re-entry programs for the formerly incarcerated, social justice reform and mentorship to at-risk urban youth. The story of Akbar Pray is one of redemption, perseverance and advocacy.

Part 4 - Dr. Vanessa Tyler interviews Akbar Pray about his incarceration and subsequent mentorships and advocacy efforts.

Episode 50 - Akbar Pray Homecoming (pt 4)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/83c66846-592a-4150-8fa8-b24b0188cd76/transcript

Dr. Vanessa Tyler shares a conversation with convicted drug kingpin - turned writer and mentor Akbar Pray. In 1990, Akbar was sentenced to life in prison for non-violent drug offenses, only to receive a compassionate release in 2024 partially due to his conflict resolution and counseling work with inmates while incarcerated. Akbar Pray, along with his non-profit The Akbar Pray Foundation for Change offers initiatives for re-entry programs for the formerly incarcerated, social justice reform and mentorship to at-risk urban youth. The story of Akbar Pray is one of redemption, perseverance and advocacy. 

Dr. Vanessa Tyler shares a conversation with convicted drug kingpin - turned writer and mentor Akbar Pray. In 1990, Akbar was sentenced to life in prison for non-violent drug offenses, only to receive a compassionate release in 2024 partially due to his conflict resolution and counseling work with inmates while incarcerated. Akbar Pray, along with his non-profit <a href="https://www.apffc.org/">The Akbar Pray Foundation for Change</a> offers initiatives for re-entry programs for the formerly incarcerated, social justice reform and mentorship to at-risk urban youth. The story of Akbar Pray is one of redemption, perseverance and advocacy.&nbsp;

Part 3 - Dr. Vanessa Tyler interviews Akbar Pray about his incarceration and subsequent mentorships and advocacy efforts.

Episode 49 - Akbar Pray Homecoming (pt 3)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/1325e0f1-835c-4970-b0dd-b24b0187a4cf/transcript

Part 2 - Dr. Vanessa Tyler interviews Akbar Pray about his incarceration and subsequent mentorships and advocacy efforts.

Episonde 48 - Akbar Pray Homecoming (pt 2)

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/fce2d1d4-53a2-414f-9034-b24b018555cb/transcript

Episode 27 - Unseen Innocence - Ray Ray's Story

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