Biden pardoned five individuals, including activist Kemba Smith Pradia, promoting criminal justice reform and rehabilitation.

Kemba Smith Pradia was convicted of a non-violent drug offense in 1994 and served 6.5 years of a 24-year sentence. She says her clemency offers a new outlook on life.

Marcus Garvey and Kemba Smith Pradia were among the final names listed ... Howard University professors and students helped Garvey’s son Julius secure letters from Congressional leaders.