Three poets | Men of Change | TEDxChesterStatePrison 2016

Each man shares his message, through poetry, about the impact of incarceration. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, the 36-year-old John Tyrone Tate, Sr. is a proud father of six children. He enjoys drawing, painting, singing and watching the Pittsburgh Steelers football team. Originally from Philadelphia, Alexander Solomon said he comes from a loving, supportive family. He enjoys watching and participating in sports, is interested in social, political and economic issues, and would like to work toward preventing violence, inequality and injustice. Quran Herrington, 31, says he is the father of three "beautiful" children who are his pride and joy. He loves to write and wants to work helping inner city youth.