‘Fair Chance’ Hiring Helps Formerly Incarcerated People Find Work
“Fair chance” hiring is the practice of hiring individuals with a criminal record. It is also sometimes called “second chance hiring.” When formerly incarcerated people can’t find a job after leaving prison, they face significant challenges, including lack of food, clothes, transportation, or shelter. This can cause desperation and lead to additional crimes or addiction issues, perpetuating the cycle of incarceration.
Joseph Conyers Orchestrates Opportunities Through the Power of Music
When asked how he discovered his passion for music, it felt serendipitous to hear Joseph Conyers respond, “Music found me.”
Words Beats And Life’s “Alt Spring Break” Web Series Comes to Philly: A Conversation with Love Now Media’s CEO Jos Duncan Asé
Like many leaders, Jos Duncan Asé’s origin story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. She faced significant adversities, such as the loss of her father and her mother’s battle with addiction. With the support of family and community members, these hardships molded her into a change agent, determined to make a positive difference in her community.
Bel-Air is reuniting previous cast members in new roles
Every West-Philadelphian, born and raised, is talking about Peacock’s critically-acclaimed drama series Bel-Air.