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Larry Miller is a returning citizen and the head of the Jordan Brand Advisory Board. (Courtesy of JustLeadershipUSA)
Posted inNational

Businesses Urged to Hire Returning Citizens

James Wright photo by James Wright Jr. September 25, 2024September 25, 2024

Larry Miller, former president of the Portland Trailblazers and chairman of the advisory board for Jordan Brand, is advocating for the hiring of returning citizens, emphasizing that people deserve a second chance and that it is a sound business strategy.

Antone White, a returning citizen and founder of Our City DC, often speaks to residents at the D.C. Jail. He doesn't plan to partake in July 4 celebrations this year. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inCommunity

Two Returning Citizens to Forgo Fourth of July Celebrations

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins July 2, 2024July 10, 2024
Corey Knight (right), founder and CEO of The HOPE Foundation, helps family members of an incarcerated parent select their gifts during the annual Season of Giving Initiative. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
Posted inCommunity

Residents, Reunited Families Celebrate the Holidays at HOPE Foundation Gathering

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins December 18, 2023December 18, 2023
Alonzo Turner-Bey led this event and was the first to speak. He was recently given an award by the State’s Attorney office and is known for helping younger offenders stay on track. (Richard Elliott/The Washington Informer)
Posted inPrince George's County

Returning Citizens Thank Braveboy, Staff for Efforts to Ease Transition

by Richard D. Elliott May 1, 2023May 1, 2023
Roach Brown speaks in front of the John A. Wilson Building in D.C. during the Emergency Rally for Returning Citizens on Dec. 19. (Marckell Williams/The Washington Informer)
Posted inCommunity

Returning Citizens Rally for Affordable Housing and Jobs

Sam P.K. Collins photo by Sam P.K. Collins December 20, 2022December 20, 2022
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Posted inNational

Locked Out: Millions of Voters Are Disenfranchised Ahead of Midterm Elections

Stacey Brown photo by Stacy M. Brown October 25, 2022October 25, 2022
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Posted inOpinion

BROWN: Returnees Who’ve Served Decades in Prison Need Help

by Roach Brown October 19, 2022October 20, 2022
**FILE** D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (Wikimedia Commons)
Posted inCommunity

Bowser Reveals Plan for Residents Prone to Gun Violence

James Wright photo by James Wright Jr. April 18, 2022April 18, 2022
brown wooden box on a striped foam mattress
Posted inPrince George's County

Nonprofit Awarding Grants to Those Assisting Returning Citizens in Prince George’s Co.

by WI Web Staff January 14, 2022March 7, 2024
Posted inBusiness

Returning-Citizen Entrepreneurs Dive into D.C. Pitch Competition

James Wright photo by James Wright Jr. August 25, 2021December 21, 2021

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