https://www.drc.ohio.gov/Newshttps://www.drc.ohio.gov/madison-celebrates-black-history-monthMadison Correctional Institution (MaCI)Fri, 01 Mar 2019 14:43:46 GMT

Madison Correctional celebrated a full month events pertaining to Black History month, they topped it off with a special service of singer

<p>Madison Correctional&nbsp;celebrated a full month events pertaining to&nbsp;Black History month, they topped it off with a special service of singer John Legend&rsquo;s mother, Ms. Phyllis Stephens. Offenders waited&nbsp;for her arrival&nbsp;with growing&nbsp;anticipation that created an atmosphere of expectations that did not disappoint. As Ms. Stephens sang, she captured the hearts&nbsp;of everyone under her sound of&nbsp;her angelic voice. Her brother, Minister Raymond Lloyd, brought a powerful message of &lsquo;Breaking the Chains of Strongholds&#39;. Kevin Jackson shared two original poems that garnered praise and ovation from offenders.</p> <p>(DRC Volunteer/staff pictured: &nbsp;Kevin Jackson, Steve Scott, Phyllis Stephens, Raymond Lloyd, Thomas Blake, Deputy Warden&nbsp;Ms. E. Collins and Chaplain Samuthram (Sam).</p>