Mistah F.A.B. is a rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, community organizer, and activist from Oakland. His music career began in the late 1990s, and he is known as one of the most prominent figures of the hyphy scene. He is an accredited multi-platinum songwriter and record producer who has collaborated with major acts like Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, E-40, B.o.B., Chris Brown, and Eric Bellinger. Beyond his musical achievements, Mistah F.A.B. has made significant contributions to community activism and philanthropy, focusing on initiatives within and around Oakland. His recent advocacy includes speaking out about his personal experiences with mental health and anxiety, as well as his family's history of addiction. He now hosts Thug Therapy, a mental health wellness check-in for men in Oakland, and runs a youth development center called Dope Era Academy.

Tammy Johnson is a former UnCommon Law client, who is also married to a former client. She is a powerful advocate and dedicated leader who, after spending 28 years in prison due to an unjust Life Without the Possibility of Parole (LWOP) sentence, was granted clemency in 2018. In February 2021, Tammy joined Five Keys Home Free as a reentry coach, bringing with her a profound personal understanding of the challenges faced by individuals transitioning from incarceration. She now serves as the Residential Program Director at Five Keys Home Free, a Treasure Island-based, trauma-informed reentry program that supports survivors of domestic violence and human trafficking. As a survivor herself, Tammy's commitment to her work is deeply rooted in her own experiences. She is on a mission to empower women as they reintegrate into society and is resolute in her goal “to let the women let themselves be free in the world.”

Sitawa Nantambu Jamaa, a revered elder, spent 43 years in prison for a crime someone else confessed to. Despite this grave injustice, he dedicated his life to improving California's prison system, joining a long lineage of "politicized prisoners of war" that dates back to the 1960s in California prisons. Sitawa's relentless advocacy against solitary confinement, his efforts to end prison violence, and his promotion of rehabilitative programs have significantly improved the lives of thousands. In 1982, after being shot during a major race riot at San Quentin, Sitawa responded by founding the New Afrikan Collective Think Tank to bridge racial divides in prison. By 1985, he had earned a reputation as a revolutionary and was placed in solitary confinement for his activism. He remained in solitary for 30 years, continuing to fight against violence and oppression from within.
Sitawa’s leadership in the 2011 hunger strikes challenged indefinite solitary confinement and contributed to the landmark Ashker v. Governor of California case, which led to significant reforms. In 2012, he co-authored the Agreement to End Hostilities, which called for an end to racial violence in prisons. You can read his statement in solidarity with hunger strikers facing vindictive prosecution here.