Tag: Re-Entry

Aug 29 2018

Necessary Blackness Ep: 67 Tracey D. Syphax Talks Criminal Reform, Investment, Re-Entry & Million Dollar Game

Necessary Blackness Podcast sits down with Tracey D. Syphax who is an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur and activist to talk about criminal reform, re-entry, investment and how to tap into the million dollar game. Mr. Syphax talks about why he felt the need to develop a culturally responsive course to help returning citizens to become an entrepreneur. He delves deep into his past to explain past mistakes and the lessons learned to help propel him into millionaire status, and how he came from the “Block To The Boardroom”.

Learn & Peep The Game!!!!

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Apr 18 2016

National Re-Entry Month In Atlanta (JUNE 2016)

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Dear Community Servants, Supporters & Activists,
The month of June is recognized nationally as Re-Entry Month. Re-Entry organizations from across the country have banded together to change the narrative on Re-Entry. Each respective state will simultaneous kick-off their events on Saturday, June 4th  2016.
During the month of June, we acknowledge all returning citizens, who were previously incarcerated. We commend those attempting to reintegrate back into the society and assist them in acquiring housing, jobs, and to link them with medical providers
The events include a film screening, workshop, resources and connecting Re-Entry individuals to the larger community.

Anyone interested in being a part of this historical event, providing resources or wish to learn more, please contact Rahiem Shabazz via email at [email protected]

May 27 2015

Support National Re-Entry Month

Signpost with the words Help, Support, Advice, Guidance and Assistance on the direction arrows, against a bright blue cloudy sky.

Signpost with the words Help, Support, Advice, Guidance and Assistance on the direction arrows, against a bright blue cloudy sky.

Dear Community Servants, Supporters & Activists,
TIIAI/Gateway to Re-Entry and a host of Re-Entry organizations from across the country have banded together to change the narrative on Re-Entry. Our simultaneous kick-off events are on June 6, 2015.  Every organization is requesting from their perspective city a Proclamation declaring June as Re-Entry Month. The events include a rally, vendors, resources, presentations and connecting Re-Entry individuals to the larger community.
 The following are the 5 focus points for Re-Entry
1.      Returning Citizens have full rights as afforded to all citizens
2.      Re-Entry Programs fully funded  to maintain and create resources
3.      Re-Entry is a “movement” – one unit – working as one – Voting Block
4.      A Re-Entry liaison from the community in the offices of the decision makers
5.      Re-Entry participants receiving consistent support from the Mayors, Senators, Media & Community Activists
The Re-Entry Mission – to provide tools for individuals to develop good decision-making skills.
The Re-Entry Vision – is to reduce the rate of recidivism.
The following are events for Re-Entry month…
Job Fair – Resource Day
Expungement Clinic
Education Day – GED/ College
Entrepreneur Seminar Day
Family Gathering – Cookout Day
Voter Registration Day
Political Action Day
Community Clean-Up Day
Citywide March

Anyone interested in being a part of this historical event, providing resources or wish to learn more, please contact Rahiem Shabazz via email at [email protected]