Tony Lewis Jr.

About the Author

Tony Lewis Jr. is a journalist, author, and advocate whose work shines a light on the human cost of America's criminal justice system. Drawing from his own experiences growing up in Baltimore amid the crack epidemic and the war on drugs, he crafts narratives that humanize those ensnared by mass incarceration. His debut book, Slugg: A Boy's Life in the Age of Mass Incarceration, chronicles the life of his brother, offering an unflinching portrait of family, resilience, and systemic failure. A former staff writer at The Washington Post, Lewis Jr. continues to champion criminal justice reform through his writing and activism, inspiring readers to confront uncomfortable truths and push for change.