X-OFFENDERS FOR COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT http://x-offenders.org Service Areas: Advocacy, Education Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:47:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 May 2013 Primary Candidates Forum , May 15, 2013 http://x-offenders.org/2013/04/25/may-2013-primary-candidates-forum-may-15-2013/ http://x-offenders.org/2013/04/25/may-2013-primary-candidates-forum-may-15-2013/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:47:09 +0000 admin http://x-offenders.org/?p=3 http://xoffendersofpa.ning.com/profiles/blogs/may-2013-primary-candidates-forum-may-15-2013
Inviting you to attend our exciting forum

Very Important to Us and everyone in our community

Especially all Formerly Incarcerated & Convicted People

May 2013 Primary Candidates Forum

Location: African American United Fund

2231 N. Broad Street

Date: Wednesday – May 15, 2013

Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Let’s continue what President Obama has started. That is if we do not
ACTIVELY participate in elections, your interest will not be heard or
considered. We (FIC&IC) are 350,000 strong as formerly convicted
people. Why are we having political and legal problems? Come out and
be a part of this movement for equal civil and human rights.
Questions & Answers

For additional information contact

Wayne Jacobs (c) 215-668-8477 or (o) 267-325-0335

Voter Education Committee Members:

African American United Fund, Grand’s As Parents, Institute for the Development of African American
Youth, Frator Heru Institute, Entertainment & Development Corporation, Men United for a Better
Philadelphia, Ethical Humanist Society of Philadelphia, and Greater Caucus of the I.C.W.A.D,

]]> http://x-offenders.org/2013/04/25/may-2013-primary-candidates-forum-may-15-2013/feed/ 0 Ban the box news http://x-offenders.org/2013/04/24/ban-the-box-news/ http://x-offenders.org/2013/04/24/ban-the-box-news/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:56:50 +0000 admin http://x-offenders.org/?p=15

  • News for Ban the box news

    1. Employers Will Have to Adjust if ‘Ban the Box‘ Bill Becomes Law

      KSTP.com ‎- 1 day ago
      If “Ban the Box” becomes law, Joe Schmitt, attorney with Nilan Johnson Lewis’ labor and employment group, says employers will have to adjust …

  • Ban the Box in the News | Civil Rights Clinic

    cslcivilrights.com/2013/04/21/ban-the-box-in-the-news/

    3 days ago – Over the past two months public dialogue about Ban the Box has increased, spurred on by the Charlotte City Council’s decision to send the …

  • “Ban the Box” efforts gaining traction | The Cities | Minnesota … - News

    blogs.mprnews.org/cities/…/ban-the-box-efforts-gaining-tracti…

    Apr 4, 2013 – Legislative efforts to restrict employers from asking job applicants about their criminal histories are advancing at the Capitol.

  • Princeton University students rally support for “ban the box … - NJ.com

    www.nj.com/mercer/…/princeton_university_students_3.html

    2 days ago – To that end Chao and Holt, who are heading up the ban-the-box New ….daily Right Now eNewsletter has all of the New Jersey news you need!

  • “Ban the Box” Initiatives – Law Office of Carina Castañeda PC

    attycastaneda.com/articles/2…news/249-ban-the-box-initiatives

    Apr 14, 2013 – Nationwide, over 40 cities and counties have implemented the initiative widely referred to as “ban the box.” This removes the question on the …

  • City council, public discus ban the box plan, would pull criminal …

    www.kshb.com/…/news/…news/City-council-pu…
    Mar 28, 2013

    Jobs are difficult to find these days, and some say that a question on applications for city employment put past …

  • More videos for Ban the box news »

  • Princeton University – Discussion to focus on ‘Ban the Box‘ bill

    www.princeton.edu/main/news/archive/S36/63/…/index.xml?…

    5 days ago – A panel will discuss work opportunities for the formerly incarcerated with a look at “Ban the Box” legislation. The legislation would push criminal …

  • ‘ban the box‘ ordinance – Richmond Times Dispatch

    www.timesdispatch.com/news/…ban-the-box…/article_c56423…

    Mar 26, 2013 – With the support of dozens of people who packed into Richmond’s City Council chambers Monday night, the council voted unanimously to …

  • KC will consider ‘ban the box,’ taking criminal history questions off …

    www.kansascity.com/2013/…/kc-will-consider-ban-the-box.ht…

    Mar 25, 2013 – Read more Breaking News. The “ban the box” effort has been embraced by seven states and more than 40 cities, said City Councilman …

  • Councilwoman champions ‘Banning the Box‘ | News Feature …

    clclt.com › News & Culture › News Feature

    Mar 20, 2013 – Spearheaded by LaWana Mayfield, job application question regarding prior convictions debated in city committee.

  • Ban the Box: For a Second Chance at Fair Employment | NC Justice …

    www.ncjustice.org/?q=second-chance-alliance/ban-box…Share

    Check out our Ban the Box videos of North Carolinians struggling with the collateral consequences of criminal convictions. Why is it important? There are over …

    • ]]>     http://x-offenders.org/2013/04/24/ban-the-box-news/feed/ 0     Hello world! http://x-offenders.org/2013/04/24/hello-world/ http://x-offenders.org/2013/04/24/hello-world/#comments Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:15:35 +0000 admin http://x-offenders.org/?p=1 Hello family and friends, 2013 has XCE growing and changing, thanks for visiting us, we are updating our site!  We are excited about what is coming. Be sure and visit our stable links of the (About) page. Stay strong!

    Come back soon, we have a ton of information to share.

    ]]>     http://x-offenders.org/2013/04/24/hello-world/feed/ 1