Last week, members of Congress once again introduced a bipartisan resolution declaring April “Second Chance Month” in the U.S. A worthy cause, Second Chance Month is a time to recognize the challenges faced by people with criminal records and to advocate for meaningful reform. Although the idea of a “second chance” is celebrated, the reality is that […]
The stark reality of second chances in NCSecond Chance Month means nothing without real reform. Gov. Josh Stein proclaimed April to be Second Chance Month in North Carolina, a time to recognize the challenges faced by people with criminal records and to advocate for meaningful reform. While the idea of a “second chance” is celebrated, the reality is that the door to opportunity remains […]
Sanford boot camp aims to turn inmates into entrepreneurs upon releaseSANFORD, N.C. (WTVD) — A boot camp in Lee County was held Monday to help inmates transform into entrepreneurs. Local businessman Brian Hamilton met with some of the men incarcerated at Sanford Correctional Center. The event focused on helping prepare the inmates for life after lockup through small-business ownership. Organizers said the event gives the men […]
You’re gonna need a bigger chainsaw to reduce government debtLast week, Elon Musk made a scene at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) by waving a chainsaw onstage, making reference to the need to cut federal expenses. “This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy,” he said. His point was simply that there are serious cuts that need to be made in federal spending. Who could […]
“Everyone deserves a second chance”: Nonprofit helps formerly incarcerated start their own business HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. (WTVD) — Roughly 18,000 people are released from North Carolina prison every year and come home to face more barriers from housing to unemployment. Inmates to Entrepreneurs, a non-profit founded in Holly Springs, is working to help formerly incarcerated individuals start their businesses. According to a report from the US Chamber […]
Second Chance Month is a failed promise for former inmates. Here’s how we can fix thatSince 2017, April is observed as Second Chance Month in the United States. This year is no different. President Biden released his proclamation on March 29 and announced, “During Second Chance Month, we recommit to building a criminal justice system that lives up to those ideals so that people returning to their communities from jail or […]
Inmates to Entrepreneurs Offers Resources to Help Returned Citizens Start BusinessesLawrence Carpenter says he grew up poor and dreaming of a better life. By age 12, he was following the only example he saw in his North Carolina neighborhood of how to achieve this dream: selling drugs. By age 17, he was incarcerated. After serving six years in prison, he was back on the streets […]
Inmates to Entrepreneurs Graduating Class Represents 19 States As the Nonprofit Expands Its ReachCriminal justice advocate and venture capitalist Daniel Dart will deliver the graduation’s keynote address. RALEIGH, NC, March 21, 2024 – Inmates to Entrepreneurs announced today that 63 formerly incarcerated individuals from 19 states (plus Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico) are expected to graduate from the organization’s latest course on Tuesday, March 26. “This program is […]
Seasoned Local Entrepreneur Becomes Live Video Streaming Provider’s New CEOLiveSwitch, a startup provider of live, interactive video application technology that was born in Canada but now has a second HQ in Raleigh, has a new chief executive at the helm. Seasoned Triangle entrepreneur Brian Hamilton became the company’s new CEO this month after making a significant investment in the startup known previously as Frozen […]
