The SQUAD
About the Author(s)
Damien “Jah Soul” Huckaby was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, and has been serving a life sentence in the Texas prison system since 2000. He has found his purpose in writing literary works and serves to empower, encourage, and invigorate others. He has created Original Mindz Publications with his beautiful wife in hopes of giving others the same opportunity to create empowering works of art, as well. He believes that the human mind is one of the greatest wonders of our existence, and this is why he has chosen to fight to take the “A” out of AI (artificial intelligence).
Born and raised in Shreveport, LA, Gregory "B.I.S.H.U.P. Greg" Plater began his prison journey in 2008. After losing his son in 2015 to the same lifestyle he had once lived, he became trapped in a darkness that almost cost him his life. After experiencing a "Divine Intervention", he discovered God's purpose for his life and now spends his time serving, helping, and uplifting people.
About the Artists
Marcus “THUKU” Scott was born in Houston, Texas, and raised by his single mother. His prison journey started at the tender age of 14, and he used his art to turn what was built to destroy him into his own personal power. Describing himself as a wondrous mind no one knows exists, he states that his artistic ability to create comes from being suppressed. “I can be sentenced, hidden, lied about, or lied to, but I won’t be denied.”
Hailing out of Tyler, Tx, Mr. Patrick "G Dubb" Corney has become wiser and has surrendered his life wholeheartedly to God, despite his incarceration. He works the sound board in the Michael Unit's chapel and is a part of the unit's choir quartet and M.I. City Music Group. He's also featured in Jah Soul's recent book Dear Society, penning the chapter, "It Just Got Real." Be looking for more from G Dubb with books and music. #FreeGDubb.
Kelvin T. Johnson was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. A former gang member, he found a passion for painting after giving his life to God and overcoming his addictions. He finds solace through his faith and purpose through his art.
Born and raised in Rockford, Illinois, Jarod "Kareem tha J.R.E.A.M." Wesenberg Sr. is the definition of reformation. He is an aspiring music artist and author. He is also the DJ for The Tank on Michael Unit, which is a radio station geared towards Texas prisoners. He is featured in two of Jah Soul's published works, most recently Dear Society. Be on the lookout for Tha J.R.E.A.M. and his Black Bag Poetry.
Raised in San Marcos, TX, Fernando "Free" Segura is a father of five. In 2016, two years into his prison sentence, he discovered that he had a passion for drawing and used his art as an outlet to avoid the many negative traps that prison harbors. His wish is to one day have people enjoy his artwork within their homes. He has learned that, through the gifts God gives us, we can have a second chance at life. After turning his prison experience into a positive one, he wants others to know this: "No matter what life throws at you, you can push through it and find a blessing on the other side of it."
Raised in Texarkana, AR, Stedmon " Big J.R.I.P. Bambino" has been incarcerated since 2012. After going through a phase of not understanding who he was and Whose he was, he eventually fell into a malignant mindset. Consequently, that caused him to experience a painful process of trial and error. With God's guidance, he eventually came back to his original self and his original mind. He now feels blessed to be a father, an inspiring artist, and a beacon of Light who brings motivation and inspiration to the people. He wants everyone to know that, "Our past does not define us. It only reminds us."
Jason "Jean Deaux" Hall was born in Baton Rouge, LA., but raised in Houston, TX. He has been incarcerated since 2005, yet after having a "Christ Encounter," he turned his life around. He is the Program Director for M.I. City Radio (J104.9), the radio station at the Michael Unit. In his job and in the community, he is committed to effecting positive change using his God-given gifts.