Rod Williams spoke from the heart. He also spoke from experience. Williams, on Saturday morning, shared his story of life after incarceration with community leaders who showed up at the Harnett County Public Library to hear more about N.C. Second Chance Alliance, an organization created to help people just like him.

Higher education provides formerly incarcerated people with the ability to find good job opportunities and get their lives back on track. In this guide from Intelligent, we review how to get into college, the best degrees for people with prior convictions, and everything else that formerly incarcerated folks should know about higher education.

After two years of organizing, advocacy, and outreach by members of the NC Second Chance Alliance, the Second Chance Act (SB 562) was signed into law by Governor Roy Cooper on June 25, 2020.

The Lanier Law Firm offers a guide for health & wellness. For patients with mesothelioma, diet and nutrition are vital for ensuring the body has the energy and nutrients it needs to fight cancer cells and heal from the effects of cancer and treatments. Patients should get a proper amount of calories, protein, and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) to support their bodies during treatment. 

UNC’s Media Hub takes an in-depth look at Dennis Gaddy, head of the Community Success Initiative, and his mission — overcoming the obstacles to regaining the right to vote for people who have gone to prison.