Brandon Robert Watts
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| Brandon Robert Watts | |
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| Born | March 7, 1997 San Bernardino, California, U.S. |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
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| 💼 Occupation | Criminal defense attorney, activist |
| Known for | Criminal justice reform, youth advocacy, The People's Justice Collective |
| Notable work | The People's Justice Collective |
| 🌐 Website | peoplesjusticecollective |
Brandon Robert Watts (born March 7, 1997) is an American criminal defense attorney, activist, and founder of The People's Justice Collective, an organization focused on parole advocacy, youth mentoring, and legal education.[1] He is known for his work in criminal justice reform, particularly in youth interrogations, police accountability, and parole justice.[2]
Watts has been featured in media outlets such as The Source, HBCU Buzz, San Bernardino Sun, and VoyageBaltimore for his advocacy and legal work.[1][3] In 2020, he ran for public office in Washington, D.C., aiming to represent marginalized communities and push for systemic reform in the criminal justice system.[1]
Early Life
Brandon Robert Watts was born on March 7, 1997, in San Bernardino, California.[4] He was raised by his mother in a single-parent household after his father was incarcerated during his childhood.[2]
During his school years, Watts faced multiple suspensions and disciplinary challenges.[2] At the age of 13, he traveled to Ghana, West Africa, where he visited historical sites related to the transatlantic slave trade. Watts has stated that this experience highlighted for him the connection between slavery, inner-city poverty, and the broader struggles faced by Black Americans, particularly Black men.[4] He has also credited this trip as a key factor in his decision to pursue higher education and ultimately attend Howard University.[2]
Watts earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Pre-Law from Howard University before obtaining a Master of Arts in Public Relations from Georgetown University.[2] He is currently in his final year at Howard University School of Law, where he has focused on criminal defense and policy reform.[2] While at Howard Law, he has served as a student attorney, working on cases related to youth interrogations and police accountability.[2]
Career
Policy
After enrolling at Howard University, Watts pursued internships on Capitol Hill to gain experience in policy, particularly in the areas of criminal justice reform.[1] In 2017, he was selected to work in the office of Kamala Harris, who had recently been elected to the United States Senate. Watts has stated that his time in Senator Harris’s office provided him with insight into the legislative process and the challenges involved in passing meaningful laws, particularly those aimed at addressing issues in Black communities.[1]
After graduating from Howard University, Watts was selected as an Emerging Leader Fellow for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF).[3] As part of the fellowship, he worked with a member of the Congressional Black Caucus on policies focused on Black communities, including economic development, criminal justice reform, and voting rights.[3]
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