NPEP mourns the loss of Michael Broadway, a brilliant and compassionate student, mentor, and author whose enduring legacy inspires us to build a more just and loving world.

By Jennifer Lackey

This issue of Northwestern Insider honors Michael Broadway’s profound legacy, featuring his powerful works, personal reflections, and heartfelt tributes from those who knew him best.

By Colin Hanner & Barbara Shwom

To celebrate the debut of Michael's first novel One Foot In, the Northwestern Insider is proud to publish an excerpt from Chapter 1.

By Michael Broadway

An interview with Michael Broadway on the inspiration behind One Foot In, the sociological insights that shaped it, and the importance of urban realism.

By Dré Patterson

An interview with Michael Broadway, led by NPEP graduate D.C. Crite. NPEP students Mark Dixon, William Peeples, and Palfrid Mihindou add thoughtful reflections on the novel.

By D.C. Crite

A response to One Foot In — a complex tapestry of Chicago's South Side through Michael Broadway’s eyes.

By Erika Ray

Michael Broadway’s poem These Cell Walls Speak powerfully captures the anguish, resilience, and unheard voices within the confines of incarceration.

By Michael Broadway

A reflection on suffering, resilience, and the longing for mercy within the confines of a broken system.

By Lynn Octavius Green

A heartfelt tribute to Michael Broadway, reflecting on the profound impact of his friendship and the enduring lessons of love, support, and transformation.

By D.C. Crite

A moving letter honoring Michael Broadway’s enduring legacy, filled with love, loss, and the celebration of his profound impact on the NPEP community.

By Lynn Octavius Green

The harrowing reality of navigating inadequate healthcare while incarcerated, highlighting the urgent need for dignity, professionalism, and equitable treatment behind bars.

By Michael Broadway

The bond with a fellow inmate battling stage four cancer, revealing the harsh realities of life in prison, and the emotional struggles they face.

By Tony Triplett

Davis confronts the brutal reality of moving into his friend’s cell, reflecting on the silent violence of prison and the haunting memory of a life lost.

By Yaphet Davis

The NPEP community—students, professors and friends—share their memories of Michael Broadway and the lasting impact that he had on them.

NPEP community shares heartfelt memories of Michael Broadway, the lasting impact he had as a true brother to all who knew him.

Friends and colleagues recall how Michael's infectious laughter and lighthearted spirit brought warmth and joy to everyone around him.

Michael Broadway’s powerful words and unwavering passion motivated others to strive for greatness and embrace their own potential.

Peers recall how Michael Broadway’s thoughtful writing, rooted in personal experience, offered profound insights and inspired others to find strength in their own stories.

Michael Broadway’s integrity, compassion, and resilience inspired others to lead with purpose and humility.

Michael Broadway’s guidance and positivity uplifted everyone around him, leaving a lasting impact.