As college students embark on their academic journeys, many are driven by aspirations of financial success and job security. However, a recent study by Degreechoices
Clemency can be a powerful second chance for individuals who have been convicted of a crime, giving them the opportunity to ask for forgiveness and,
In moments of financial desperation or thrill-seeking fantasies, the idea of robbing a bank might seem like a quick fix or an exciting adventure. However,
Hip-hop, a genre born from the struggles and realities of inner-city communities, has long been a powerful platform for social commentary. Its raw lyricism, often
A criminal record can cast a long shadow, impacting everything from employment opportunities to housing options. But what if you’ve paid your debt to society
John Legend has never been shy about sharing his thoughts on Donald Trump, and he didn’t hold back in an appearance on MSNBC to discuss
In the ever-evolving landscape of public policy, the discourse around drug legalization has surged in intensity. Advocates and adversaries clash fervently, each advocating their stance
Robert Rooks is the CEO of REFORM Alliance, the criminal justice organization committed to transforming probation and parole systems. REFORM was launched by co-founders Meek
Rep. Ted James has served District 101 in the Louisiana House of Representatives for nearly a decade. During his tenure, James has worked on the
Jay-Z and Meek Mill have sent 100,000 masks to prisoners amid the global health crisis. The rappers head up REFORM Alliance, an organization set up
Meek Mill is feeling “extremely grateful” after his 12-year legal battle was ended on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. The “All Eyes on You” rapper pleaded
Though Dieter Cantu currently serves as the program manager for the Harris County Youth Collective, the 28-year-old never forgets that he was once sentenced to
Continuing to battle the effects of overzealous sentencing laws, President Barack Obama has commuted the sentences of 58 drug offenders. This now brings the total
President Barack Obama visited the campus of Rutgers University in Newark, New Jersey this past Monday. The purpose of the visit to Newark was to
Along with Apple, the computer juggernaut, Koch Industries is a leader in removing prior convictions from stopping individuals from receiving a fair chance at employment. These two companies are at the front of a movement
African Americans have traditionally valued and reinforced the importance of education, but recent generations serve to show the opposite. Not to abrogate personal responsibility for
