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• September 04, 2020 Footwear News

  Macy’s Settles Lawsuit Over Criminal Background Checks, Why NAACP Says It’s a ‘Valuable Example’ For Other Employers to Follow

  Macy’s has settled a lawsuit with The Fortune Society over its criminal history screening practices. We welcome the steps Macy’s is taking to more fairly evaluate applicants with conviction histories and comply with the Fair Chance Act.

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• June 29, 2020 The City

  Mayor de Blasio Vows End of Solitary Confinement in New York City Jails

  After years of advocacy from formerly incarcerated people, leaders, and experts, Mayor de Blasio recently pledged to end the use of solitary confinement in NYC. He created a working group tasked with creating recommendations for eliminating solitary confinement, which will be led by our Executive Vice President, Stanley Richards.

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• April 22, 2020 The Counter

  Released early to thwart Covid-19, incarcerated people confront hunger outside

  Barriers to reentry after incarceration are more severe during a pandemic, especially when it comes to accessing food, housing and benefits. In The Counter, our AVP of Programs Rob de Leon says many people with justice involvement lack the means to apply online for life-changing benefits.

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• April 01, 2020 The Marshall Project

  Freed From Prison After 26 Years—Into a Coronavirus Hotspot

  Barriers to reentry are harsher and more isolating during a pandemic. In this article, our President & CEO JoAnne Page discusses why finding a safe home after justice involvement is especially difficult during these times.

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  March 23, 2020 The New Yorker

  The Coronavirus Crisis Reveals New York at Its Best and Worst

  The resilience and wisdom of our Associate Vice President of Housing Sam Rivera was included in a poignant article in the New Yorker. Learn how Sam remains steadfast in supporting residents at our Harlem housing unit during the COVID-19 pandemic, because the need for safe homes doesn't end.

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  March 18, 2020 The City

  Nonprofits Ask City Hall to Cut Red Tape Threatening Aid

  Across NYC, the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting nonprofits that receive city funds. In The City, our President & CEO JoAnne Page gives insight on how COVID-19 is compromising the ability of nonprofits like Fortune to carry out work.

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