The United States has the highest rate of incarceration in the world, with millions behind bars and millions more on probation or parole. Every year we use lethal injection, shooting, hanging, gassing, or electrocution for those condemned to death row. Scholars have drawn searing parallels between slavery and racial lynching to today's mass incarceration and the death penalty.

No book on this topic has haunted me more than Bryan Stevenson's "Just Mercy." Read why it's still the best book I've ever read...

Beyond money and gift cards, there are a handful of thoughtful gift ideas to make a new graduate feel extra special. From handwritten notes filled with love to custom artwork capturing their journey, to personalized word art, inspiring books, and song lyrics adorned with wisdom, each of these gifts tells a story.

Read this blog post to find the perfect gift to honor their achievements and wish them luck on the next chapter.