Hellgate

"But I cannot imagine that their vision for these units was 282 correction officers for 100 people in custody,” said [Sarita Daftary of the Freedom Agenda of the UJC]. "These were originally imagined as essentially medical units with some security, like the minimal amount needed."”

NY Amsterdam News

“Darren Mack, the descendant of Black Southerners and co-director of Freedom Agenda, has personally endured the injustices of incarceration at Rikers..."

Queens Eagle

“From day one of his administration, Eric Adams has done everything in his power to fill up Rikers,” said Darren Mack, the co-director of criminal justice advocacy group Freedom Agenda."

AM NY

“Monday’s reported death marks the 38th of its kind since the start of the Adams administration in January 2022, according to the Freedom Agenda.”

Gothamist

“In a statement on the death, Freedom Agenda co-founder Darren Mack criticized Mayor Eric Adams for doing “everything in his power to fill up Rikers.” “It’s sickening and immoral.” 

CBS

“The Freedom Agenda, a grassroots organization in New York City dedicated to helping those impacted by incarceration, says most people in custody at Rikers have not yet been convicted and are still waiting for their day in court."