An eight-second video clip hit the Facebook feed last week. The background was a simple prison fence. Three lines of text flickered on the screen. It wasn’t high-production. It wasn’t a celebrity endorsement. The reel claimed 3,500 likes, 80 comments, and over 1,100 shares in a matter of days. In the world of social media,…
TL;DR Fair Chance Hiring: Look at potential over past mistakes to build a loyal, resilient workforce. Mentorship: Use your professional skills to help returning citizens with resumes and interviews. Vote with your Wallet: Support businesses (like Breaking Free Industries) that prioritize social impact and second chances. Systemic Advocacy: Support efforts to remove the 44,000+ legal…
TL;DR The Journey: Carlos Rebollo was incarcerated at age 15 and served 24 years before finding his path. The Craft: He mastered “underbraiding”: a pain-free technique: while behind bars, even though it was technically against the rules. The Brand: Since his 2022 release, he founded Freedom Braids LLC in Shelton, CT, becoming a business owner…
I am a white, Jewish man. No matter how much I listen or how deeply I care, I move through the world with a set of cards that look very different from the ones dealt to a woman walking out of a correctional facility. I see the world through my own lens, and I recognize…
