What, to the American Incarcerated Person, Is Your Fourth of July?
In the spirit of Frederick Douglass’ historic speech, 20 currently and #formerlyincarcerated Americans explain what #IndependenceDay means to them.
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In the spirit of Frederick Douglass’ historic speech, 20 currently and #formerlyincarcerated Americans explain what #IndependenceDay means to them.
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#4thofJuly #July4
What, to the American Incarcerated Person, Is Your Fourth of July?
In the spirit of Frederick Douglass’ historic speech, 20 currently and formerly incarcerated Americans explain what Independence Day means to them.
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July 7, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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RoadTrip to SUNY OHEP Teaching In Prison Conference #writerlife #soberlife #mentalhealth #formerlyincarcerated #soberliving #scruff #nyc #instagay #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈 #sunyohep
October 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Out in the city #soberlife #soberliving #mentalhealth #formerlyincarcerated #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈 #scruff #instagay
October 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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“As the first #formerlyincarcerated person in the U.S. to become a prosecutor, District 2 candidate James White III says safer, well-maintained streets should be a priority—not through arrests, but via compassion, prevention and opportunity.”
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Meet the Atlanta City Council candidates: James White for District 2
As the first formerly incarcerated person in the U.S. to become a prosecutor, District 2 candidate James White III prioritizes safer streets.
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September 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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The Sovereign Recovery Community exists to provide sustainable, dignified housing and holistic recovery support for individuals living with mental health or substance use diagnoses
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#FormerlyIncarcerated
#sovereignrecoverycommunity #MikeSatyr
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August 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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“In Black America” producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. @kutnews.bsky.social speaks with Kemba Smith (Leading with Conviction™ 2019) about her powerful personal story.
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#KembaSmith #InBlackAmerica #FormerlyIncarcerated #OurExperienceIsOurExpertise
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September 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Congratulations to “Almost Home” for receiving an Outstanding Achievement Humanitarian Award by the #IndieFest Film Awards for the movie’s focus on the challenges faced by #formerlyincarcerated students.
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Learn more about the film: jlusa.org/2025/05/30...
August 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Last weekend of The Metropolitan Museum of Art rooftop before renovations, the art, the views! Sweatshirt celebrates 25th anniversary of Alliance for Quality Education(NY) #nyc #writerlif #soberliving #soberlife #mentalhealth #formerlyincarcerated #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈 #scruff
October 4, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Kiss of the Spiderwoman at Lincoln Center AMC #writerlife #soberlife #mentalhealth #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈 #kissofthespiderwoman #nyc #movies #amc #formerlyincarcerated #soberliving #scruff
October 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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“After spending 40 years in incarceration, #Philadelphia couple Mike and Debbie Davis are turning their lives around as filmmakers ...”
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#FormerlyIncarcerated #JusticeImpacted #Documentary #Film
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#FormerlyIncarcerated #JusticeImpacted #Documentary #Film
August 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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It’s Fri-yay #writerlife #soberliving #soberlife #mentalhealth #formerlyincarcerated #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈 #scruff #nyc
October 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Rise Summit for accessibility in the Arts. Informative. Encouraging. Data Driven. #mentalhealthawareness #nyc #soberlife #formerlyincarceratedstudents #formerlyincarcerated #lgbtq🌈
September 17, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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“Smith co-founded the Forestry and Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP) upon being released from prison in 2014. #FFRP is a tuition-free fire academy & job placement program ... in #California that helps current & #formerlyincarcerated people build #firefighting careers.”
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February 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Brooklyn Public Library education program discussion #writerlife #soberlife #mentalhealth #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈 #soberliving #formerlyincarcerated #nyc #brooklynpubliclibrary #bardcollege #scruff
October 21, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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“According to an internal memo … Joshua Smith was named Deputy Director at the BOP. Smith’s first experience with federal prison was not running one but being incarcerated in one.”
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#FormerlyIncarcerated #OurExperienceIsOurExpertise
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Meet Joshua Smith, New Deputy Director Of Bureau Of Prisons
Josh Smith’s first experience with federal prison was not running a prison, but being incarcerated in one. Now he's slated to become the Deputy Director of BOP.
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June 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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“At Awake Window & Door Co., more than half of the 100-plus employees are #formerlyincarcerated—a hiring mission that’s fueled rapid growth, $30 million in annual sales, and a workplace culture defined by gratitude, mentorship, and purpose.”
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#Reentry #Jobs
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#Reentry #Jobs
Windows to a Second Chance: How Awake Builds Opportunity for the Formerly Incarcerated
Of the more than 100 employees at Awake Window & Door Co., over half are formally incarcerated individuals. The company, which specializes in custom-made windows and doors, just hit its five-year anniversary and CEO Scott Gates says they set out with a goal of hiring the staff to be 40 percent formally incarcerated individuals. However, […]
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August 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Simone Price (Leading with Conviction™ 2023) talks to The 19th News about the importance of providing #financialassistance to #formerlyincarcerated people after #reentry.
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#EconomicMobility #ReturningCitizenStimulus
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#EconomicMobility #ReturningCitizenStimulus
August 4, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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“As part of a new dinner & lecture series, which shares the same title as co-owner Tracey Syphax’s book: ‘From the Block to the Boardroom,’ Booker’s in #WestPhiladelphia will spotlight the journeys of two #formerlyincarcerated Philadelphians.”
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#SecondChanceMonth
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April 2, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Doug Smith (Leading with Conviction™ 2018) sat down recently to talk about his new book “The Path of Rocks & Thorns: Leadership Lessons from a Prison Cell.”
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#Leadership #FormerlyIncarcerated #Memoir #NewBook #WhatWeAreReading
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#Leadership #FormerlyIncarcerated #Memoir #NewBook #WhatWeAreReading
August 20, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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“Legislation awaiting the governor’s signature would potentially make formerly incarcerated New Yorkers eligible to be hired for preferred source employment opportunities.”
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#NewYork #Jobs #Hiring #FormerlyIncarcerated #EconomicMobility
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#NewYork #Jobs #Hiring #FormerlyIncarcerated #EconomicMobility
Promoting employment of formerly incarcerated New Yorkers
Pending legislation would potentially make formerly incarcerated New Yorkers eligible to be hired for preferred source employment opportunities.
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September 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Fall For Dance at City Center with Alvin Ailey. Thank you Suzanne for inviting to wondrous evening of dance #citycenter #dance #nyc #soberlife #mentalhealth #lgbtq🌈 #formerlyincarcerated #formerlyincarceratedstudents
September 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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Who I wanna be…Resilient, Motivated, with Grit #writerlife #soberlife #soberliving #mentalhealth #formerlyincarcerated #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈 #scruff #resilient #motivation #grit #resilience
October 6, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Center for Art and Advocacy X A.B.O. Comix Support in Community #nyc #formerlyincarcerated #formerlyincarceratedstudents #soberliving
September 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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No Kings and Liberty for All NYC #writerlife #soberlife #mentalhealth #formerlyincarceratedstudents #lgbtq🌈 #nyc #soberliving #formerlyincarcerated #scruff #mentalhealthawareness
October 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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“‘However tough you think the job market is, it’s much harder for these [#formerlyincarcerated] men’ ... some who were previously placed in #jobs have returned seeking services again.”
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#Hiring #Minnesota #EconomicMobility
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Some formerly incarcerated workers feel hiring slowdown
An organization that helps recently incarcerated men find jobs says employers are getting more cautious and selective about hiring.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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