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  July 25, 2019 New York Daily News

  What I have learned from [men and women who are formerly incarcerated]

  “If they had my life, they’d be me. If I had their life, I’d be them,” writes Ronni Burns, an adjunct professor at NYU Stern School of Business. On New York Daily News, Professor Burns shares what he’s learned by volunteering at The Fortune Society. Read and share today.

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  July 25, 2019 Spectrum News NY1

  Heat Wave Puts Renewed Focus on NYC Jail Infrastructure

  Heatwaves in NYC affirm calls for criminal justice reform, as many people incarcerated are subjected to inadequate air-conditioning. With Kelsey De Avila of Brooklyn Defender Services, Fortune Executive Vice President Stanley Richards joined Errol Louis of Inside City Hall to discuss the issue. Watch now.

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• July 24, 2019 PIX11 News

  From mugshots to headshots: Nonprofit works to help the formerly incarcerated

  Special thanks to photographer Grayson Barrett, makeup artist Marissa Proto, and Fortune intern Natalie Gray for helping us capture hope and new possibilities in the eyes of our participants. On PX11 News, learn more about last week's professional headshot event.

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  July 11, 2019 New York Law Journal

  When Fortune Shines Its Light

  For over 50 years, we've illuminated paths to hope for individuals with justice involvement. Special thanks to lawyer Joel Cohen for sharing our light with others in this insightful New York Law Journal article. Via Stroock, read and share today.

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  June 28, 2019 The City

  No Green Space in Sight at Bronx Youth Detention Center

  For months, youth at Horizon Juvenile Center have been relegated to fenced-in patio-like areas for outdoor activity. But, as Fortune Executive Vice President Stanley Richards notes, “Having young people outside and having access to direct sunlight is important for their mental health and mental well being..."

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