Angie Martinez Visits Female Rikers Inmates For Mother’s Day

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Legendary media personality Angie Martinez visited the Rose M. Singer Center on Rikers Island for a book signing and donation on Wednesday (May 10).

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Martinez read excerpts from her memoir, My Voice, which recounts her childhood growing up and her journey to become who she is today.

“Some people here made mistakes, but they’re still trying to be better,” she said. “That one moment or period in life doesn’t have to define who you are forever.”

Martinez also held a Q&A session with the inmates, where they discussed the ups and downs of motherhood.

In addition to signing copies of her book for the inmates, Martinez also made a donation of her memoir to the Women’s Library inside the Rose M. Singer Center.

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“I just get inspired by them and their hope and their strength,” said Martinez of the women she met that day. “[They] were hopeful, strong as hell and smart. I felt honored to be there.”

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“I’m so far ahead of my time; I’m bout to start another life/ Look behind you, I’m bout to pass you twice.”- Jay Z

“Youngins ice grillin’ me, oh you not feeling me/Fine, it cost you nothing/Pay me no mind”

“I’d rather die enormous than live dormant”

“They giveth and they taketh life is cruel that way/But even a broken clock is right at least two times a day”

“A wise man told me don’t argue with fools, cause people from a distance can’t tell who is who.”

“Swear to everything, when I leave this Earth, it’s gon’ be on both feet, never knees in the dirt”

“No one said it would be easy, n**** livin’ is work”

“I’m not afraid of dying, I’m afraid of not trying”

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