Kevin “Scooty” Hallums – veteran entrepreneur and cultural architect. Scooty has been involved in many businesses within several industries including nightlife, fashion, fitness, spirits, hospitality, and food. Scooty also spent a number of years as a professional in the DC educational system as a Dean of Students at multiple schools. He speaks with Tony and Silas about growing into a businessman, family man, and an advocate for others.
Tony Lewis Jr. and father Tony Lewis Sr. paid a visit to B High. While there, they spoke on prison and the pitfalls that lead to it, Rayful Edmond, and much more. Any time that these two speak, it’s a necessary listen.
Alongside his trailblazing son, Tony Lewis Sr. continues his freedom campaign by stopping at “The Breakfast Club.” If you’re still not in the know, press play above.
Given our previous work with Tony Lewis, Jr., we can’t help but be overjoyed by this development. This is what happens when you never stop fighting. From Fox 5:
Tony Lewis Sr. has served over three decades in prison for his role in one of the largest, most notorious crack-cocaine crime rings in the region. Convicted of being part of a 29-person conspiracy in 1989, the D.C. drug kingpin was serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
On Monday, Lewis Jr. drove with his family to 14601 Burbridge Road SE in Cumberland, Maryland and picked his father up from the Federal Correctional Institution.
His daughters held a sign that read, “Welcome Home Tony, Sr.” as they waited to reunite with their Poppop. Another sign included a bible verse, “Who the son set free is free indeed.”
Tony Lewis Jr. is a community leader, work force development specialist, re-entry expert, and champion for children with incarcerated parents. Mr.Lewis has fought relentlessly over the past 21 years to uplift and empower men, women, and children impacted by mass incarceration. His work and advocacy has been featured on CNN, BET, Elite Daily, and in the Washington Post. He is the winner of many awards including the Steve Harvey/Ford Motor Company “Best Community Leader” award and the Presidential Call to Service award.
Tony Lewis Jr. speaks with fellow D.C. legend Curtbone about his father, growing up in D.C., and much more.
Activist and author Tony Lewis Jr. blesses the trap living room with knowledge and inspiration! Tony Lewis Jr. is on a mission to keep people from being incarcerated! His father sold cocaine and now Tony Lewis Jr. has seen the whole game and made it his mission to turn the tide in Washington D.C. and beyond! #FreeTonyLewis
If we learned anything from @mrtonylewisjr it’s that everyone can be a community advocate and push for change on an issue. Join as Tony Lewis jr gives us tips on how to become an effective community advocate.
As revealed last week, Washingtonian magazine found themselves in some controversy following an ill-fated campaign apparently meant to represent D.C. residents and how proud they are of their city — unfortunately, they failed to show proper representation of a city that still boasts a huge Black population (just under 50%).
This past Sunday, D.C.’s true natives and Chocolate City’s own showed up for a different photoshoot, led by community leader Tony Lewis, Jr. and Angel Anderson of Spice Suite — it was a very powerful reminder that, despite many of D.C.’s residents being pushed out during the ongoing gentrification process, we still exist and demand the respect and acknowledgement that we deserve. Simply put, it was an absolutely beautiful sight to see.
Check out some social media snaps below of what went down.
If you’re not familiar with Tony Lewis Jr., kindly remove yourself from this website. For those in the know: the champion for the incarcerated and their families recently stopped by The Breakfast Club to speak on mass incarceration, prison reform and his well-received book Slugg.
While decked out in full ‘Museum‘ gear (shout out to Mo and Greg):
Ebro and Tony Lewis Jr. have a great conversation on the state of mass incarceration and Tony’s new book, “Slugg: A Boy’s Life in the Age of Mass Incarceration“
As part of NBC’s Making History Today series:
Name: Tony Lewis Jr.
Education: Gonzaga College High School, The University of D.C.
Occupation: Vocational development coordinator, Chairman of the Mayors Commission on Reentry and Returning Citizen Affairs, author, community activist, mentor and advocate for children with incarcerated parents.
His Story: D.C. native Tony Lewis Jr., known to some as “Slugg,” lived a comfortable life until his father, Tony Lewis Sr., was arrested in 1989. Tony Lewis Sr. is serving a life sentence in a federal penitentiary for his role in a crack cocaine distribution network led by his partner, Rayful Edmond III. Crack ravaged D.C. in the mid-1980s and early 1990s, when the murder rate skyrocketed.
Making History: Tony Lewis Jr. was just nine years old when his father was taken away; his life became traumatic. His family moved back to Hanover Place in northwest Washington. Prison visits became the new normal. There was violence in his community, and his mother began suffering from mental illness. But Tony beat the odds, and now mentors young people who are trying to reclaim their own lives.
Merry Bhristmas you filthy animals. We want to thank all the listeners for your support this year so as a gift we present to you the D.C. Live Show featuring Tony Lewis (@mrtonylewisjr) and Sofi Green (@IMSOFIGREEN). And as always pour some Dusse, light an Optimo and press play.
Tony Lewis Jr. talks growing up in DC, the streets, and how to make positive change in the realest Tax Season episode yet. Better late than never.
