“I do what I do today because my life is the universal story of so many women—and my hope, survival and a happy ending can be theirs, too”
— Donna Hylton
Donna’s StoryFrom Imprisonment to Empowerment
Donna Hylton is a women's rights activist and criminal justice reform advocate. Today, Donna Hylton is a groundbreaking advocate for criminal justice reform--she was a featured speaker at the 2017 Women's March on Washington, and she works hand-in-hand with other influential voices to ensure prison safety and to end mass incarceration in the US.
Donna speaks publicly about the issues facing incarcerated women and girls and the significant impact the significant increase in the female prison population is having on families, children and our communities.
Advocacy
Through various social initiatives including her own organization, A Little Piece of Light, Donna passionately advocates for women who have been victims of abuse & the criminal justice system.
Speaking
Since 2013, Donna has spoken to thousands across the United States regarding the end of mass incarceration, recidivism, and prison gender inequality. She frequently speaks at colleges, conferences, seminars, events and as subject matter expert for the media.
Consulting
Consulting services are available in criminal justice, juvenile justice, health and social issues. Donna is committed to working with clients to improve and increase knowledge and maximize efficiency. Her goal is to help address their biggest challenges while being sensitive to the issues.
Women’s March Speech
“Today we marched to humanize women. Every woman and girl in our country. Let’s walk in our greatness because we are beautiful, we are amazing. We are not silent anymore.”
YahooLife! x Activist Donna Hylton
“I thought I was alone in my abuse,” says Hylton, now a 54-year-old activist, speaker and author, about the start of her long journey to freedom. “I realized as soon as I went into prison, like, oh my God, I’m not alone.”
VICELAND At The Women’s March: Donna Hylton
Donna chats with Viceland about the Women’s March 2017
WATCH: Democrats express hopes for next year during 2020 DNC
Democratic leaders, celebrities and activists, spoke with PBS NewsHour about what they hope to see improve by this time next year.
ESSENCE Magazine: Who will be the First Woman VP?
“A Black woman in the White House is a breakthrough that I hope to see in my lifetime. What is most important for this election is that Joe Biden and his running mate, whatever the race and gender, be committed to leading with empathy for our collective humanity and to holding the office in the interests of all citizens, including our most vulnerable.”
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