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Meet One of the Most Prolific Artists From Prison Music’s Golden Age

Singer, songwriter, drummer and pianist Morgan White appeared on five albums inside Texas prisons. Outside, he said no to the music industry.

Redemption Songs • 05.24.2026

The Incredible Story Behind The Escorts, a 1970s Soul Band Formed in Prison

A prison talent show, a former Motown producer and the promise that their album proceeds would go toward the costs of their incarceration.

Redemption Songs • 05.17.2026

Behind Haitians’ Supreme Court Immigration Fight, a Long History Looms

Trump’s move to end Haitians’ protected status is the latest chapter in a long history of the government treating them differently from other immigrants, some argue.

Closing Argument • 04.25.2026

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