“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.