Eddie Ellis: 'Prison Reform' is his middle name.

The article focuses on Eddie Ellis who is considered by professionals and advocates in and out of the criminal justice system in New York City as rare, credible and legitimate appraiser of its value. It mentions that Ellis was a former Black Panther spokesman, a post-graduate and teacher, and prison reform activist. It notes that Ellis was also one of the men who initiated the Seven Neighborhood Study of the city.