doi:10.7916/jazx-gq53Oral history interview with Norman O. Brown, 2021Brown, Normanoral historiesmixed materialPresidents--United StatesMandatory sentences--Law and legislation--United StatesClemency--United StatesMass incarceration--United StatesBrown, NormanObama, BarackClemency InitiativeDistrict of Columbia Department of Youth Rehabilitation ServicesNorman Brown reflects on his receipt of clemency in 2015 as a result of the Obama administration's Clemency Initiative. Brown discusses the process of applying for clemency twice, including his successful application during the Obama presidency. Brown also details his time while incarcerated, describing his educational pursuits, accomplishments, and parenting experience. Brown also discusses his work after receiving clemency as project manager for the Credible Messenger Initiative at the Department of Youth Services and Rehabilitation in Washington, D.C., the deputy project director for Project New Opportunity, and as a board member for Families against Mandatory Minimums. Also discussed are Brown's visits to the White House