Connections That Count: Second Chances & Economic Opportunity | Ken Oliver

Podcast: The Congressional Award Podcast: Elevating DC Youth · The Congressional Award

Opublikowano: 2026-10-31

In this episode of Elevating DC Youth, student hosts Ikechukwu Tobechi and Jordan Williams from the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism Program sit down with Ken Oliver, President and CEO of the Justice Upward Mobility Project (JUMP). Ken shares a deeply personal journey, including 24 years in prison, that shaped his commitment to creating opportunities for people impacted by the justice system. Ken reflects on how reading and self-education expanded his understanding of the world and helped him prepare for life after incarceration. He describes how sharing his experiences after his release led him into advocacy and a...