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Hiring Former Offenders

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She has been instrumental in criminal justice reform and helping former offenders become self-sufficient upon release. More than 70 million Americans – that’s nearly 1 in 3 adults – have a criminal record. Justice Involved Hiring. Organizations such as Taking Action for Good (TAG, created by Ms.

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Gabriel Reyes of Reyes Entertainment: “Practice Gratitude”

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Social changes I’d like to see: Raise the minimum wage; Tax reform so large corporations pay their share The Green New Deal Policing Reform. Criminal Justice Reform. He or she might just see this if we tag them. Guaranteed Income Male/Female Parental leave.

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Natalie Webb of Cafecita: “Networking and Community”

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At 18 she left home to live, work and travel abroad, which eventually drew her to international social justice work. After working as a human rights attorney for 10 years, and traveling to over 70 countries, she returned to her hometown to create a company that combines her love of coffee with her passion for social justice.

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Nneka MacGregor : “Do good, because it’s the good thing to do”

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She is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Women’s Centre for Social Justice, better known as WomenatthecentrE, a unique non-profit organization created by and for women survivors of gender-based violence globally. She is also the recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction 2020 award for Social Justice. And as they say?—?

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Trisha Ocona: “Progress takes time, it doesn’t often happen overnight”

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My 5 steps include establishing more equitable institutions, properly investing in public education, police and criminal justice reform, affordable housing for all, and healthcare as a basic right in America. He or she might just see this, especially if we tag them. Knowledge is power.

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Percell Dugger of ‘GOODWRK’: “I give myself mini breaks throughout the day”

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He or she might just see this, especially if we both tag them. His work in criminal justice reform, as well as his new venture in fitness are both aligned with what I’m doing with Fit For Us and GOODWRK. Is there a person in the world, or in the US, whom you would love to have a private breakfast or lunch with, and why?

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Brenda Gadd: “Create your own mission statement”

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Giving back to the community and fulfilling a commitment to social justice is of the utmost importance to Brenda, and she currently serves on the national board for Emerge America. He or she might just see this, especially if we tag them. In your opinion, what can be done to bridge the divide that has occurred in families?