In a recent interview, Executive Director of Barred Business, Bridgette Simpson, was described as "one of the greatest advocates in this arena in this entire country." Simpson, along with the Bard business team, is passionately working towards providing personal hygiene products, specifically shampoos and conditioners, to women who are currently incarcerated. Simpson believes that prison and jails should not strip away a person's humanity and aims to ensure that incarcerated individuals are treated with dignity. She herself experienced the impact of receiving such hygiene products while behind bars and wants to give back to the community she came from.
The goal is to raise 1200 shampoo and conditioner sets for the women in jail. Currently, they have reached about 300 sets, and the community's support is needed to reach the target. By visiting the Barred Business website, individuals can contribute through a link to purchase the products on Amazon.
Questions may arise regarding the necessity of toiletries for incarcerated individuals, with the assumption that taxpayer dollars cover these basic necessities. Ms. Simpson clarifies that indigent individuals in jail are not provided shampoo and conditioner. Furthermore, taxpayer funds are often utilized for free labor. Thus, these hygiene products are essential for people to maintain their hygiene and dignity while incarcerated.
Barred Business gets its name from its mission to handle all matters concerning individuals behind jail and prison bars who are barred from society. The organization aims to address the various challenges faced by justice-impacted individuals, including the 44,000 collateral consequences Ms. Simpson herself experienced after serving 10 years in prison.
Ms. Simpson's advocacy work has been commended for its effectiveness, and the community is urged to support her cause. Contributions can be made through the Barred Business website, and every donation brings them closer to their goal. Together, we can make a difference and ensure that no one's humanity is forgotten, even behind bars.
Dr. Rashad Richey, host of the award-winning ‘Rashad Richey Morning Show’ on News & Talk 1380 – WAOK/V-103FM (HD3) (Weekdays 7am -10am), and the ‘Dr. Rashad Richey Review’ on SiriusXM’s Urban View (Sundays at 1pm and 9pm), was voted 'Best Talk Radio Personality in Atlanta' by readers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and named 'Most Trusted Voice in Atlanta' by the Atlanta Business Journal, making him the first African-American to receive these distinctions.
The intelligent and fearless television news anchor for the opinion news show, 'Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey’ on the TYT Network, which was named 'fastest growing TV news show in America', and Political Commentator for The People's Station V-103 FM, America's largest urban station, also serves as President of Rolling Out, the largest free-print urban publication in the country. This multimedia powerhouse with over 3-million combined subscribers/followers on Facebook Watch, YouTube, Podcasts, and Twitch combined, is a noted multidisciplinary academic scholar and university professor/lecturer and an Emmy-nominated television Political Analyst for CBS News Atlanta.
Believing in the power of knowledge and education, Dr. Richey holds several advanced degrees, making him one of the most academically credentialed individuals in American history according to America News Now. Completing doctoral research studies in federal policy reform from Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Richey also holds a PhD from the Business University of Costa Rica where his research and doctoral dissertation highlighted the nuances and intersectionality of politics, policy and religion.
Being a student of leadership, Dr. Richey completed studies in Executive Leadership at Cornell University and was accepted into a specialty executive law program at Harvard University in International Finance: Policy, Regulation, and Transactions. Understanding the connectivity of culture and science, Dr. Richey earned his Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pacific, where his master’s thesis researched cognitive functionalities of brain entrainment. Dr. Richey also completed a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics from Universidad Empresarial, his master’s thesis was adapted into a book titled, ‘Ancient Egyptian Mastery of Quantum Physics, Vibratory Frequency, and Geometric Sciences: An Overview of Complex Scientific Applications in Ancient Cultures’, which quickly became the #1 Physics, #1 Science, #1 History, and #1 Egyptian Genre b0ok on the Amazon platform.
As an executive leader, Dr. Richey says it’s imperative to combine business practices with compassionate leadership principles, which was a primary focus when completing his Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Beulah Heights University. Dr. Richey also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) in Humanitarian Studies from the University of Renaissance and a Doctor of Law in International Law (ABD) from the research institution, Azteca University.
He is currently in the final leg of completing his Juris Doctor (Law Degree) from Birmingham Law School and dually enrolled in a PhD in Quantum Physics program, which is a collaborative between the Clark Atlanta University physics department and the School of Life Information Science & Engineering at Asia Pacific School of Business.
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