John Legend's Open Letter To Barack Obama About Non Violent Offenses

 John Letter Pens Open Letter To President Barack Obama

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Soulful singer John Legend has always paired social consciousness with his artistic talents. Beyond his woke tweets, the 37-year-old has been an outspoken advocate for criminal justice reform, working passionately with his #FreeAmerica initiative.

With President Barack Obama’s time in office just weeks from ending, the 10-time Grammy award winning artist petitions the Commander in Chief to pardon non violent drug offenders doing hard time.

This is a personal cause for Legend, whose mother was imprisoned after struggling from depression and drug abuse, according to Rolling Stone.

Legend thanks Barack for what he’s done in office thus far, but pleads there is more to be done.

“Your actions to commute the sentences of 944 individuals, including 324 life sentences, is unprecedented in the modern era. Nonetheless, more action is needed to dismantle the unjust policies of the past 40 years. An estimated 36,000 non-violent drug offenders housed in federal prisons have sought relief under your clemency initiative and it is unclear how many of the remaining cases will be reviewed before you leave.”

You can read the full letter here.

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Apollo Nida Poses With His Fiance In Struggly Engagement Photos

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Real Housewives Of Atlanta star Apollo Nida is currently service 8 years in federal prison for fraud, but that didn’t stop him from finding love.

We previously reported, Phaedra Parks‘ ex-husband found love behind bars, proposing to his bride-to-be with toilet paper.

His alleged fiance, Sherien Almufti, has been proudly posting about their love, including posing with this cover photo of him:

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Now the pair is posing for engagement photos together:

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UP NEXT:Shemar Moore Was All Over Phaedra Parks On ‘Watch What Happens Live’

Shemar Moore Was All Over Phaedra Parks On ‘Watch What Happens Live’

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Looks like ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ peach Phaedra Parks is really enjoying her new found single woman status.

The reality star appeared on Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live’ with actor Shemar Moore, and things got steamy.

When asked, “What kind of man are you looking for?” Phaedra didn’t even get a second to answer before 46-year-old Moore pressed his lips against her neck. Lord.

“I’m looking no further, he’s right here beside me,” she finally said.

Whew, chile. Take a look: