David Luiz. Im going up and I know everything that goes up must come down.. David Luis Gonzalez is an artist, TedX speaker, podcast host, and support coach for the "I Am More" program at Community College of Philadelphia. A Philadelphia judge sentenced him to life without parole for a crime he committed when he was 17 years old. She teaches audio reporting at the NYU School of Journalism. l mean, of course it would have been easier, but guess what? Luis Suave Gonzalez was only 17 at the time, making him a juvenile, but he was tried as an adult and given a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of ever being released. And that's good journalism. Martinelli previously wrote for CBS-46 in Atlanta, the Gwinnett Daily Post, and the Atlanta Latino Newspaper. How did that happen? You do not need permission to get an education or to educate yourself. "So this day is not . A Latino juvenile lifer, Suave had been on what he described as a suicide mission. This is what we do. Suave ponders what it truly means to be free. Weve been through this journey. Originally, she maintained contact in order to have a source inside the prison system. This week, a story three decades in the making. Suave also reckons with complicated emotions, wavering between the unparalleled joy of his upcoming release and the guilt of leaving behind the men hes considered his brothers for nearly three decades. I genuinely care. The story leads us back to North Philadelphia in search of someone else who was present the night of the murder. You know, I took a computer class, but I know that its not the same in the street. I had grandmother, grandfathers, aunt. As Suave adjusts to his new life on the outside, the challenges that come with his newfound freedom and the expectations from everyone around himhe ponders if things are too good to be true. And on the day of Suaves release, Maria travels to Pennsylvania to bring him home. So winning that prize means that our issues are in the frontline right next. While there, Gonzalez committed to becoming a voice for the voiceless - he earned a BA from Villanova University and worked as president of LACEO, a Latino organization that has given away 152 scholarships funded by prisoners from their own wages. So this is the particular thing about journalists' source - is that it doesn't look like just one thing. PRX is also home toRadiotopia, known as one of the most creative and successful podcast networks. Futuro Studios podcasts were recognized in many 2021 year-end lists, including four of our original series landing on The AtlanticsTop 50 podcasts of 2021. Convicted of the first-degree murder of a. And if you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Prior winners in The Pulitzer Prizes have included This American Life as well as a jointly-produced podcast from NPR, KCUR, and WABE. Thank you so much for joining us, both of you. Learn how your comment data is processed. That moment sparked a transformation in the life of Suave. I think that that makes us better journalists. Because I was illiterate, I really didn't understand the process. To hear the entire conversation between Rahsaan New York Thomas and Suave Gonzalez, check out thisnew episode from Death by Incarceration. He is also a street artist, with his art mirroring his advocacy work: critical of injustice, but exploding with compassion for those forced to carry its burden.. Earlier this week, the United States Supreme Court ruled in the Montgomery v Louisiana case that people like Suave, called juvenile lifers, have the right to be re-sentencedwhich means his life sentence could be reduced to time he has already served. Can you just talk a little bit about that? Will Luis Suave Gonzalez and Other Juvenile Lifers Be Released from Prison? There he earned a bachelors in education and marketing. She has also mixed and done sound sweetening for indie films and documentary series, such as America By The Numbers and Miss Sharon Jones! Jennifer Amell. If you're asking me today, yes, I consider Maria my friend. I said, I want to be part of that. So when I went in, everybody looking at me like I was crazy-like, here comes this troublemaker. So I signed [in 1998] up. That is until a Supreme Court ruling changes everythingand Suave suddenly gets a second chance to fight for his freedom. Please note that this episode contains a brief description of violence and sexual abuse. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. He has continued community-based work since his release, as Director of Nu-Stop Resource center, an organization that offers assistance to individuals transitioning from prison to life outside. Everyone out there struggling to get through life, you need to find one thing to hold on to and never let go. A Latino juvenile lifer, Suave had been on what he described as a suicide mission. But as Suave readies for life on the outside, his excitement gives way to a never ending list of fears about what life outside of prison might be like. co-sponsor and demonstrate your commitment to supporting people incarcerated in federal prisons far away from friends and family. He started painting watercolors when he was in prison. Audreys reporting with Reveal on deadly for-profit disability care led to the unraveling of one of the countrys largest group home companies and earned a Garden State Award for podcasting. How does that sit with you? Each week, , hosts David "Suave" Gonzalez (Suave podcast/released lifer) and Kevin McCracken (Adulting Well podcast) will be joined by law-makers, community leaders, policy-makers, formerly incarcerated and the currently incarcerated as they shed light on institutions that viciously target and harm marginalized communities, specifically What was it like to catch up with the world almost 30 years later? Suave, as he likes to be called, was serving a life sentence without parole for a crime he committed when he was 17 years old. Be kind to all until you know who or what theyre about. In 2019, she was named the inaugural Distinguished Journalist in Residence at her alma mater, Barnard College. We had a secret, unspoken bond. She found her passion for radio at Indie 103.1 FM in Los Angeles, as an engineer, producer, and on-air personality. And Suave, you've been talking to Maria for so many years. Support for Suave was provided by the Art for Justice Fund, a special project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, and The Heising-Simons Foundation: Unlocking knowledge, opportunity, and possibilities. And Ive pretty much taken every avenue that I could possibly take in prison to rehabilitate myselfMinors do have the ability to change.. Suave is a seven-part podcast series about the criminal justice system that sentences juveniles to life in prison particularly young men of color and what happens when, decades later, theyre suddenly granted one more chance at freedom. But I am curious - at this point in your life, going forward, what is the story you want to tell about yourself? And thats the life hes leading, in and out of solitary confinement, when he meets Maria Hinojosa in 1993. Once on the outside, he tries to continue this way of life. 10.20.2022 David Luis "Suave" Gonzalez A curated collection of links The Record What are records? Futuro Studios and PRX Present "Suave," A New Podcast About the System That Sentences Juveniles to Life in Prison, A Story of Incarceration, Redemption, and the Unusual Relationship Between A. She previously covered the criminal justice system, policing and immigration for Nashville Public Radio. Gonzalez, though not visited by PVS, speaks powerfully about the importance of human connections during his time inside. The football player is dating Sara Madeira, his starsign is Taurus and he is now 35 years of age. March 14, 2021 at 5:47 PM Sentenced at age 17, David Luis "Suave" Gonzalez was serving life without parole when he met reporter Maria Hinojosa. Audrey Quinn is a documentary audio reporter and editor. And then the Supreme Court says HINOJOSA: It's going to happen. As Suave adjusts to his new life on the outside, the challenges that come with his newfound freedom and the expectations from everyone around himhe ponders if things are too good to be true. Or do I want this jailhouse shit? I decided I dont get nothing from stabbing people up. I never had a program that DOC gave me. Suave was also a talented artist. Slate is published by The Slate A new podcast about the system that sentences juveniles to life in prison, a story of incarceration, redemption, and the unusual relationship between a journalist and a source. Maria worries about the lasting effects of lifetime parole on Suave and comforts him through some tough disappointments. His stepfather did not call him by his name but referred to him by cruel epithets. Maria ponders how her relationship with Suave might change now that hell be free and theyll have a chance to explore their connection beyond a journalist-source relationship. And he finds that there are still a few things he needs to do, so he asks Maria to join him. MARIA HINOJOSA: Thank you so much for having me. Maggie was also a TV documentary host for VICE and Oxygens The Disappearance of Maura Murray. suave@deathbyincacerationpodcast.com. Convicted of the first-degree murder of a 13-year-old boy, Suave had received a sentence of life without parole when he was 17. 379 Followers, 41 Following, 39 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Luis Suave Gonzalez (@suave_gonzalez) She is the author of two books and has won dozens of awards, including four Emmys, the John Chancellor Award, the Studs Terkel Community Media Award, two Robert F. Kennedy Awards, the Edward R. Murrow Award from the Overseas Press Club, and the Ruben Salazar Lifetime Achievement Award from the NAHJ. It tells the remarkable story of David Luis Suave Gonzalez. So I started visualizing and putting myself in places that Id never been before. Suave, as he likes to be called, was serving a life sentence without parole for a crime he committed when he was 17 years old. Everything I knew up to that point was as a child in prison. Thats the way we change the world. Gonzalez said. Hard work pays off for David Luiz. FPL Lessons: David Luiz wins out in Sarri shake-up. Everything I knew up to that point was as a child in prison. HINOJOSA: That's the thing. Everything she thought she knew about his case turns upside down. Police say 34-year-old Luiz Martinez struck the victim in the face inside a bar in Paterson Sunday night, causing 54-year-old Agustin Arias-Gomez to fall backwards and hit his head on the ground. Luis "Suave" Gonzalez was only 17 at the time, making him a juvenile, but he was tried as an adult and given a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of ever being released. Career. No, no, no, he's not a friend. But as Suave readies for life on the outside, his excitement gives way to a never ending list of fears about what life outside of prison might be like. Dehumanized as super-predators, these inmates pay the price for institutionalized racism. I heard in Pennsylvania prisons, if youre a lifer, they aint trying to let you go to college, right? People dying in the streets and that need a helping hand. A conversation with Maria Hinojosa and David Luis "Suave" Gonzalez exploring the Pulitzer-Prize-winning podcast 'Suave.'Maria Hinojosa spent nearly 20 years . In many statesincluding Pennsylvania, where Gonzalez was sentencedthere are few, if any, college opportunities for people with such lengthy sentences. On Monday, Hinojosa and her team of producers and editors at Futuro Media won the Pulitzer Prize in audio recording for a seven-part podcast series called "Suave." The show is about a man. And I'm still honored to be that source. I feel like Im leaving my brothers behind.. [W]hen you decide you want to do something different and good, obstacles are gonna stand in your way, how you deal with that is up to you. Eddie Gonzalez for Paterson Board of Education. And Suave reveals to Maria a shocking story shes never heard before about the night of the murder in 1986. In 1988, David Luis Suave Gonzalez was found guilty of first-degree homicide. Its a circle and it goes on and on.. You had gone to prison when you were a teenager. Keep changing our world and spread kindness to all., Your email address will not be published. He had gotten a life sentence as a juvenile without the possibility of parole. Everything - phones, computers. This years awards honored work produced in 2021. We explore the tactics of ruthless prosecutors in the 80s, and how Pennsylvania became the state that sentenced the most juveniles in the country to life in prison without parole. Hes become a man and built a life behind bars. GONZALEZ: What I do believe is that Maria is a journalist that wasn't trying to sensationalize my story, and she was telling it in an educational way where we could get people to understand that prison is not the rite of passage. The story leads us back to North Philadelphia in search of someone else who was present the night of the murder. On 22-4-1987 David Luiz (nickname: The Sheriff) was born in Diadema, Brasil. And to me, it was just them simple words - you could be the voice for the voiceless - nothing else. The Slate Group LLC. The U.S. is the only nation that sentences people to life without parole for crimes committed before turning age 18. It's ugly to say it, but Suave and I knew it, basically - Suave was going to come out in a box. Concord Monitor. Our team of podcast producers, editors, sound designers and engineers have collectively won some of the highest awards in narrative and investigative journalism. - for a journalist to make. And the more she learns about Suaves crime, the more she comes to question the events that put Suave in prisonand the system that puts away children to life in the first place. Edmond, Oklahoma. Newsletter. Now nearly 50, Suave has come to terms with the fact that he will never leave the confines of SCI Graterford. On his way to court, Suave is surprised by the smell of fresh air as he boards a bus and leaves the prison grounds for the first time in decades. Endorser Level ($250): Your organization name will be included on all promotional emails and on the PVS website as an event sponsor; Supporter Level ($500): In addition to the above, your organization will be listed on the invitation, as a sponsor during the event on slides, and receive 5 raffle tickets for Suaves artwork; Friend Level ($1,000):In addition to the above, your organization will be named as a title sponsor throughout and receive 10 raffle tickets. Suave had a rough startas a teenager walking into a maximum-security prison he says he was a target, and much like in the neighborhood where he grew up, Suave decided he had to be tougher than everyone else. And it was just the most unbelievable thing, truly. That means he was never going to get out. The new unit reintroduces Suave to a lot of freedomshes no longer in a small cell, he can eat and shower whenever he wants and can even walk the perimeter of the prison. Co-Host. Doesnt matter if you doing good, if you got a job, it doesnt matterit could be snatched up in a heartbeat and theres nothing you could do about it.. The crime was a robbery-turned-shooting that resulted in the 1986 death of 13-year-old Danny Martinez in Philadelphia. In August, journalist Rahsaan New York Thomas called Gonzalez from a phone booth on the ground tier of San Quentins North Block. She teaches audio reporting at the NYU School of Journalism. CHANG: It is fascinating to listen to both of you describe all the complex layers that come into a relationship between journalist and source. There are still several episodes to go in this podcast, so I don't know how the story ends up. Ive never seen one in my life. The only way youre going to fight the system is if you know how to write the grievance, if you know how to file them pro se lawsuits. I'm like a baby learning how to be a decent human being. Julieta Martinelli is an award-winning investigative reporter and currently a producer at Latino USA. You could be the voice for the voiceless.. All contents After Suave is cleared from all accusations, he returns to his home in Philadelphia and tries to move on with his life. So when did you start going to college? I think that that makes us better journalists. David Luis "Suave" Gonzalez was one of those individuals who had their case opened. What starts as a brief conversation leads to decades of communication between the two, walking the boundary between a journalist-source relationship and true friendship. Hinojosas nearly 30-year career as an award-winning journalist includes reporting for PBS, CBS, WNBC, CNN, NPR, and anchoring the Emmy Award winning talk show from WGBH Maria Hinojosa: One-on-One. And I was like, wow, somebody really cared because in street term, a source is a snitch. Northern California Doesnt matter if you doing good, if you got a job, it doesnt matterit could be snatched up in a heartbeat and theres nothing you could do about it.. Fifteen seconds changed my whole life.. Reach out and listen to someones story before you make judgement or worry about canceling a Fr. CHANG: David Luis "Suave" Gonzalez is the focus of the new podcast "Suave." The Jones decision effectively closed the door of judicial review for many outstanding cases. He been feature on Latino USA on NPR, and In The Thick. I saw some of the hardest dudes in the jail walking down the corridor with school books, because they want to go to school. "It's a blessing for me to be here as the first thing I do when I got out. Marlon Bishop is a Peabody Award-winning radio producer and editor with a focus on Latin America, immigration, identity and society, music and the arts. As she anxiously awaits a phone call from Suave, Maria sets out to try and figure out what happened and eventually finds herself torn between her faith in Suaves innocence and her responsibility to believe his accuser. Sometimes they surprise and entertain. The Power of Visiting: A Special Presentation by David Luis "Suave" Gonzalez David Luis "Suave" Gonzalez was sentenced as a "juvenile lifer" at 17, and served 31 years, mostly in state prison, before being released in 2017. Like, if you never go home, what does that matter? David Luiz on leading by example and Christian Pulisic's Chelsea prospects. CHANG: I want to bounce what you just said off of Suave. CHANG: And Suave, can you take me back to that moment? Thomas and Gonzalez talk about fighting the system and the role of education in prison when you think youre never getting out. The Miller and Montgomery cases led to a review of Suaves sentence and his release from incarceration in 2017 after over 30 years behind bars. At Futuro Media, Hinojosa continues to bring attention to experiences and points of view that are often overlooked or underreported in mainstream media, all while mentoring the next generation of diverse journalists to delve into authentic and nuanced stories. He achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. They kept in touch over the decades by phone, letter, and occasional visits. Contact us today about becoming a sponsor. HINOJOSA: Yeah. Maria Hinojosa, Maggie Freleng, Julieta Martinelli, Stephanie Lebow, Audrey Quinn, and Marlon Bishop the production team behind Suave, When I heard the news that Suave won the Pulitzer Prize, I felt like a tectonic shift happened, saidMaria Hinojosa, President and Founder of Futuro Media. About Suave from Futuro Studios and PRX. I could not help but think about Suave and other Suaves when I heard about the new U.S. Supreme Court decision in Jones v Montgomery. Every program that I took, we created. Totally written off by the system, given an IQ of 56 and told he was retarded and would never amount to anything, Suave taught himself to read. Recently, it launched the critically-acclaimed podcasts: Anything For Selena with WBUR, La Brega with WNYC Studios, Norco 80 for LAist Studios, LOUD: The History of Reggaeton with Spotify, and dolo: The Ballad of Chalino Snchez with Sonoro. And I felt like I was breaking that bond. There are so many people with amazing life stories that should be heard. GONZALEZ: I always understood what a source meant. The Courts analysis was rooted in a long-standing rule that the Eighth Amendment embodies evolving standards of decency that mark the progress of a maturing society.. Acclaimed journalist Maria Hinojosa met Suave 27 years ago when she was invited to speak at a graduation ceremony at Graterford. Graterford Prison, where Suave was incarcerated, on July 20, 2001. Instead of punching a guard in the face, I put that lawsuit in and make them pay. And if you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. He taught other inmates to read. Suave had a rough startas a teenager walking into a maximum-security prison he says he was a target, and much like in the neighborhood where he grew up, Suave decided he had to be tougher than everyone else. Suave, as he likes to be called, was serving a life sentence without parole for a crime he committed when he was 17 years old. A hellion for his first ten years in prison (he spent 8 years in solitary confinement), things dramatically changed for Suave when he persuaded prison authorities to invite the journalist Maria Hinojosa to speak at Graterford State Correctional Institution in Pennsylvania where he was incarcerated. In 2019, she was named the inaugural Distinguished Journalist in Residence at her Alma Mater, Barnard College. Then one day, Im walking down the hallway and one of the guards asked me to interpret for another Latino guy. Its the account of one mans incarceration and redemption and an unusual relationship between a journalist and a man convicted of murder. At his re-sentencing hearing, Jones told the Court, Im not the same person I was when I was 15 Ive become a pretty decent person in life. If you're asking me today, yes, I consider Maria my friend. And I understood that. I fought a guard so they put me in solitary confinement. He was 17 years old when he was sentenced to life in prison. That little place right here changed my whole life. You can do that on your own. And I was honored to be that source. Stephanie Lebow is the Senior Audio Engineer across Futuro Medias properties. After a decade reporting on music for various outlets, he served as Senior Editor on the public radio program Latino USA. Back behind bars, Suave suffers flashbacks and struggles deeply to adjust, and Maria questions the entire parole system. I wanna talk to you about the Pulitzer prize, bro. I mean, I was really struck by something you said in the first episode - that, quote, "We have this tool that we journalists can use, which is our humanity" - that if you give humanity, you're going to get it back. Theres no winners in this. And that new habit was education. No, no, no, he's not a friend. Shes been invited to discuss her reporting on WBEZs Morning Shift, WAMUs 1A and NPRs Up First podcast. Journalist Maria Hinojosa met David Luis "Suave" Gonzalez in 1993 while speaking at the Graterford State Correctional Institution in Pennsylvania. Can you talk about - what does that mean to you? It's impossible. Instead theyd at her watch a fiction show or read a fiction book, but I believe real life stories are much more interesting and soul catching than fiction. And Maria Hinojosa is founder of the Futuro Media Group. I spent seven years there and in them seven years, another gentleman showed me how to read and write. In a shockingly backwarddecision authored by Justice Kavanaugh, the Court reinstated juvenile life without parole. But he soon realizes there are limits to how much freedom he can ever truly have, and Maria realizes there are limits to how much she can help him. 505 likes. In addition, PRX distributes trusted and treasured public radio programming to hundreds of stations nationwide, including The World, The Moth Radio Hour, This American Life, Snap Judgment, Reveal, The Takeaway, and Latino USA. PRX programs have been recognized by the Peabody Awards, the duPont-Columbia Awards, the IDA Documentary Awards, and the Pulitzer Prizes. At the same time, people knew who I was in the jailI was a renegade. All rights reserved. Follow her on Twitter and sign up for her newsletter, College Inside, on the future of postsecondary education in prison. Ear Hustle from Radiotopia and PRX was a finalist in 2020. At Graterford State Correctional Institution in Pennsylvania, Suave joined the largest population of juvenile lifers in the country, young men considered by the U.S. justice system to be irredeemable. Then, in 2016, a Supreme Court decision changed everything. When you start getting educated in prison, you start seeing yourself in a different light. Futuro Media also produces Peabody Award winning Latino USA, the longest running national Latino news and cultural public radio program; In The Thick, an award winning political podcast; and Latino Rebels, a pioneering digital news outlet founded by journalist Julio Ricardo Varela.
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