Part II of my conversation with hospitality professional, Karim Agha, where we talk about how restaurants can play a huge role in returning-citizen employment in the United States. He tells me about the staggering unemployment in the returning citizens' community, recidivism, and how COVID 19 is making the unemployment process even more disadvantageous to these communities. Listen to Karim's insights to see how a welcoming industry should surpass reluctance to hire to embrace a largely segregated segment of society. 

Karim's tips & resources: 

Tips: check out the recidivism stats in your community and see what you can do to help! 

DC area: DC Central Kitchen , Urban Institute , Council for Court Excellence

Some restaurant businesses that promote this hiring practice: Edwin's in Cleveland, Cala in San Francisco 

Ben & Jerry’s partnership with Greyston

Karim's song: Wishing Well by Terence Trent D'Arby 

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