Stanley Andrisse, MBA, Ph.D, is a tenured associate professor at Howard University College of Medicine and executive director of From Prison Cells to PhD. This week, he speaks on the importance of investing in second chances.
Tag: Family
Posted inReligion
Faith, therapy and resilience: the long road home after incarceration
Reentering society after incarceration is more than a physical return — it’s an emotional and mental journey. For many, including Trina Seldon, Tonya Hayes and Dewand Sutton, the trauma of prison and lack of support afterward make reintegration challenging. Their stories highlight the urgent need for reentry services that address mental health and help returning citizens truly heal.
Posted inFood
Divergent Donuts is redefining baked goods with bold flavors and community spirit
Ewuraesi Richetts opened Divergent Donuts in Havre de Grace, Md., to reimagine what a donut shop could be—offering bold flavors like pizza and crème brûlée alongside a community-centered space for events and connection. Rooted in family and inspired by her Ghanaian upbringing, Richetts sees the shop as both a tribute to her late father’s entrepreneurial dreams and a launchpad for others.
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO team members reveal reasons to be thankful in 2023
By AFRO Staff This week, members of the AFRO team highlighted all of the reasons why they are thankful in the year 2023. Through the ups and downs, there are plenty of reasons to be “grateful,” which is defined by Merriam-Webster Dictionary as being “appreciative of benefits received.” From family and friends to good health, […]