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WHOLESOME: Travis Hunter‘s father broke down in tears watching his son give his Heisman Trophy-winning speech.
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This is beautiful. Travis and his dad have endured so much to get to where they are today.
The Pell Grant ban for incarcerated students was finally lifted this month. “To bring this success to scale, we need buy-in from our country's prison administrators and the active support of our nation's higher learning institutions.” https://t.co/3qtbgvfdUF
In a new @TEDTalks, @sheena_meade, CEO of @CleanSlate_Init, discusses how clean slate laws can help millions of people access employment, housing, education, and healthcare opportunities. Watch the talk here: https://t.co/C5lEmubfdE
A few weeks ago, our CEO gave her first-ever TED talk sharing her story on stage with a worldwide audience, and bringing those viewers into our work at The Clean Slate Initiative. We are excited to share that Sheena's TED Talk is now available to watch! https://t.co/NM5E83exq0
My big sis @sheena_meade on the Ted stage sharing “How ‘second chance’ laws could transform the US justice system”(Sheena Meade | TED2023) https://t.co/7qkt0zT9r7 via @TEDTalks
📣 Calling all Clean Slate partners & advocates! It's already time for The Clean Slate Initiative's 2nd Annual Convening! Join CSI & advocates across the nation as we uplift the accomplishments & momentum across states while learning, engaging, & building with each other! (1/2)
(1/2) It was such a pleasure speaking at the @MilkenInstitute 2023 Global Conference alongside my friends @johnlegend and Deepti Rohatgi, Executive Director of Slack for Good, as part of a conversation surrounding the path to reentry after incarceration moderated by @capehartj.
Less than 10% of eligible people pursue the petition-based record sealing process because it is often expensive and complex. We are grateful for advocates across the nation that continue to work towards advancing #CleanSlate policies. (1/2)
The Bureau of Justice Assistance is looking for its next class of visiting fellows—like the next me! See the solicitation and register for the webinar to learn more. Webinar on May 13, applications due June 20. Well worth it! https://t.co/8g1T9hPQuV
Today the @WhiteHouse released an exciting new CJ reform strategy, with policies to reduce unnecessary system interactions, improve rehabilitation & prison conditions, and facilitate reentry. It will increase fairness and public safety. Read all 77 pages: https://t.co/9wHtcvp6zZ
“The Second Chance Month event was led by BJA Second Chance Fellow Angel Sanchez …. The event celebrated the upcoming reinstatement of federal Pell grant eligibility to incarcerated students. The 1994 crime bill banned people in correctional facilities…” https://t.co/XdzINWOBRJ
Can't wait to hear from Dr. Ruth Wilson Gilmore. I'm attending and presenting at the 12th National Conference on Higher Education in Prison. Let's start connecting with each other now. https://t.co/lzRUYllyY5 @OfficialNCHEP#2022NCHEP,#WhatsNext,#higheredinprison
Ángel Sánchez superó los obstáculos para conseguir la admisión en el colegio de abogados a pesar de haber cumplido 12 años de cárcel | Noticias Univision Justicia | Univision https://t.co/ljFH1MvfEK