“They don’t have no compassion, no, no—you know—we’re still human, you know. We are still human.” -Cheryl Carrington

Title: First day on Rikers Island

Collection: Digital Storytelling

Theme: First Day

Summary: Narrators describe their first day on Rikers Island. The trauma/violence of Rikers is experienced by most on the first day/night.

Narrators: Natasha White, Harvey Murphy, Davon Woodley, Cheryl Carrington

Creators: Davijiah Betancourt

Producer: Regina Campbell

Date Created: January 11, 2021

Full interviews for Natasha White, Harvey Murphy, Davon Woodley, Cheryl Carrington can be accessed here.