A former “Dancing with the Stars” winner recently expressed great enthusiasm for the advocacy work of a former DWTS participant. Charli D’Amelio discussed season 7 contestant Kim Kardashian and her dedication to reforming the prison and probation systems. After learning more about it, D’Amelio seems eager to follow in Kardashian’s footsteps.
Here’s what you need to know:
Charli D’Amelio Was Inspired by Kim Kardashian’s Reform Work
On April 16, D’Amelio spoke with People magazine about her growing passion and advocacy for prison and probation reform. The media outlet pointed out that D’Amelio has joined the organization REFORM Alliance. The organization aims to help Gen Z prioritize issues related to supervision reform.
“I heard Kim speak on this issue at a dinner hosted at Michael Rubin’s house that really sparked the idea for REFORM’s Future Shapes Advisory Council,” D’Amelio explained.
As the REFORM Alliance website notes, Rubin is a successful entrepreneur who was a partner of the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia 76ers. Rubin became passionate about justice reform because of his friendship with rapper Meek Mill.
Bleacher Report shared in 2018 that Rubin played a crucial role in helping Meek resolve ongoing legal issues.
During the dinner D’Amelio attended, she listened as Kardashian talked about “what inspired her to get involved in fighting for reform and gave us advice on how to use our platforms to change policies and help people in the system.”
“Dancing with the Stars” fans may remember Kardashian’s involvement in the release of Alice Marie Johnson.
D’Amelio explained, “Kim said she had to do something to help this woman, and eventually her efforts helped free Ms. Alice.”
“I was really blown away by the impact she’s had,” D’Amelio said of Kardashian. She left the dinner feeling “inspired” to continue learning about the issues. She also feels compelled to “use my platform to shine a light on what’s happening in our probation and parole system.”
The winner of DWTS Is Eager to Learn More About the Issues & Get Further Involved
The winner of “Dancing with the Stars” also discussed what has led her to become passionate about reform. “I’ve met people who have been in the system, and some of the stories about being trapped in this cycle are heartbreaking.”
In a video shared on the REFORM Instagram page, D’Amelio shared, “We can all use our platform and our voices to help pass more laws, and help more people.” She added, “This is not about excusing crimes. It’s about a system that cares more about being punitive due to technicalities.”
She explained, “The main people that end up suffering are the children. Meeting the young kids affected by the cycle really broke my heart.”
After REFORM announced D’Amelio’s involvement on their Instagram page, some followers praised the winner of “Dancing with the Stars.”
One person commented, “Now this is what you use your platform for!”
“thankyou charli for using [your] platform…me and so many others know how good you are as a person,” a fan added.
Several other REFORM supporters signaled their appreciation by commenting with strings of emoji, like icons representing applause, fire, or clapping hands.
