Michael Capers

Michael Capers graduated from Bard College through the Bard Prison Initiative. He is currently working toward becoming a nutrition counselor and fitness coach. Michael was incarcerated for 12 years and now advocates for those still inside. He lives in New York, where he spends his free time enjoying the company of his family.

How The Prison Food System Denies People Healthy Choices

I wanted to have a better diet in prison. But when you’ve been stripped of your freedom, it can be impossible to make the “right” decisions.

Michael Capers

Jul 05, 2022