The Louisiana State Penitentiary's Convict Leasing System 1844 - 1901

They will never forget that day 🥲♥️ Angola Prison (Louisiana State Penitentiary) hosted its first-ever father–daughter dance, a deeply moving event organized by the nonprofit God Behind Bars. Twenty-nine incarcerated fathers were reunited with their daughters—some for the first time in years, even decades—creating a powerful night of healing, connection, and renewed hope. The gathering offered families a rare opportunity to embrace, talk, dance, and rebuild bonds that had long been strained by

1.7K views · 124 reactions | This summer, nine formerly incarcerated students in our Prison B.A. Graduation Initiative who had their sentences commuted were able to participate in commencement ceremonies on campus. Learn more about the grads and our transformative program in this moving documentary short. | California State University, Los Angeles | Facebook

The Music of Louisiana's Angola State Penitentiary