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Kashawn Taylor
@kashawntaylor.bsky.social
Writer. Teacher. Student. Prison Journalism Project. Gotham Writers Workshop. book: subhuman. out now.
@kashawntaylor.bsky.social@kashawntaylor.bsky.socialSo proud and excited to be featured with this wonderful group of poets 💙
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@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialReposted by @kashawntaylor.bsky.socialAfter prison, I published a collection of poetry that was written during my incarceration. In addition to my work with PJP, I teach creative writing at Gotham Writers Workshop. Here's the first story I ever published with PJP:
@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialReposted by @kashawntaylor.bsky.socialGood morning, Bluesky! It's @kashawntaylor.bsky.social here, ready for my first full day manning PJP's account. I'm a formerly incarcerated writer and a PJP alum. I absolutely love the work that PJP does, and without PJP, I don't think I would have had the confidence to write from prison.
@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialReposted by @kashawntaylor.bsky.socialGLP-1 Shots in Prison? Yes, but It’s Complicated.
@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialReposted by @kashawntaylor.bsky.socialPrison Journalism Project writers recommend books every student in America should read.
@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialReposted by @kashawntaylor.bsky.social20 new subscribers to go! We set a mini-goal of 29 new subscribers from Bluesky by Friday, and we’re getting there. If you haven’t subscribed to The Inside Story (or KITES) yet, now’s a great time. Help us get more stories by incarcerated writers in front of more readers.
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@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialReposted by @kashawntaylor.bsky.socialWe’re SO close to Friday, but we’re not at our goal yet 👀 We’re looking for 250 new subscribers to The Inside Story, PJP’s FREE weekly newsletter featuring stories by incarcerated writer.
@kashawntaylor.bsky.socialI'm so excited to be taking over on Bluesky. Be sure to follow @prisonjournalism.bsky.social to keep up with the org, read stories from incarcerated and formerly incarcerated writers, and learn how you can do your part to support the work of these writers.
@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialReposted by @kashawntaylor.bsky.socialHi friends! @kashawntaylor.bsky.social, our engagement fellow, will be manning our Bluesky account going forward. I’m still here through the end of the week, but I wanted to make sure you all were properly introduced. Please give him a warm welcome!
@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialReposted by @kashawntaylor.bsky.socialHoracio Orozco spent 13 years in solitary confinement. On his first excursion outside prison, he ate at a restaurant and visited a Walmart. He knew what to expect upon release, thanks to the efforts of corrections staff.
@lyneka.bsky.socialReposted by @kashawntaylor.bsky.social#HIRING PJP is looking for a Director of Audience and Membership to help our stories reach new readers, deepen relationships with existing ones, and turn that growing audience into a community of loyal members and supporters.
@mesmerizingj.bsky.socialReposted by @kashawntaylor.bsky.socialHighly recommend joining the Prison Journalism Project community of readers via the free newsletter. Important stories, important writers.
@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialReposted by @kashawntaylor.bsky.socialFinding a job after prison comes with extra challenges. Here are ways to overcome them. Story via AP.
@kashawntaylor.bsky.socialDoes anyone else just say fuck their healthy eating habits when sick?
@kashawntaylor.bsky.socialThe Library of Congress named PJP’s Journalism as Literacy initiative a 2026 Emerging Strategies Honoree. It comes with a $5,000 prize. We're challenging our readers to celebrate by matching it. Help us turn $5,000 into $10,000 for PJP Learning in the next 48 hours.
@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialReposted by @kashawntaylor.bsky.socialPJP trains incarcerated writers to become journalists and publishes their work. If you appreciate what we do, please consider signing up for our newsletter.
@prisonjournalism.bsky.socialReposted by @kashawntaylor.bsky.socialYou can also make a donation on Give Butter. Here's the link ⤵️