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  May 22, 2019 ManhattanTimes

  A Drink and A Draw

  At ARTtrition, creativity combines with nutrition to give seniors new outlets for self-expression. Fortune participants initiated this inspiring event. Now on Manhattan Times, learn more from ATI Program Supervisor Michael Perez, art instructor Guy Woodard, and others.

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  May 08, 2019 New York City Patch

  Fortune Society Advocates for Immigrants

  "We urge Governor Cuomo to use his unique power—as he has done in the past—to grant clemency to even more vulnerable immigrant New Yorkers..." Now on New York City Patch, read from our President and CEO, plus State Senator Jessica Ramos and State Assemblymember Catalina Cruz, on the importance of granting more pardons to immigrants with justice involvement.

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  April 29, 2019 GOOD

  We co-opted a negative vocabulary because it was convenient. Now, it’s time to recognize why words matter.

  Words matter, especially when it comes to describing individuals with justice involvement. Now on GOOD, read insight from Fortune's Ronald F. Day on the importance of using people-first language and the tremendous impact it has in transforming lives for the better.

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  April 08, 2019 PIX11 News

  NYC could soon ban marijuana testing for people on probation

  Marijuana testing may soon be banned for individuals on probation in New York City. This week, PIX 11 spoke with Fortune Executive Vice President Stanley Richards about this step forward in efforts for reform and his experience with justice involvement.

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  April 03, 2019 Jackson Heights Post

  State Budget Includes Ramos Provision to Protect [Immigrants with Justice Involvement] from Deportation

  The One Day to Protect New Yorkers Act will safeguard thousands of New Yorkers from detention and deportation. On Jackson Heights Post, learn more about this new legislation, which recently passed in the New York State budget.

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  February 06, 2019 BK Reader

  ‘Time to Stop Prison Slave Labor!’ Brooklyn Pols Push for Prison Minimum Wage

  The “Prison Minimum Wage” act could increase the minimum wage to $3.00 per hour, a substantial improvement from the $0.10 to $1.14 per hour that individuals in prison currently receive for work completed.

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