From Bars II Beyond - Campaign Group

New York, NY

FBIIB Inc. is a refreshing and uniquely-niched reentry & media startup that aims to spotlight the many men & wo­men who - despite their current or post incarceration - are transcending the public's expectations as the success-stories we rarely hear about.

Founded in 2015 by media entrepreneur, Shakoure Char (himself formerly incarcerated), FBIIB is seeking to partner with other advocates who can help promote and raise funds to support our much needed programs.

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OUR PROGRAMS

(1) The first of our three programs is the development of a Docu-Series called From Bars II Beyond which features interviews with formerly incarcerated men and women who overcame the odds in achieving their aspirations. The aim of this series is to share the personal challenges of our guests and their ingredients to overcoming those obstacles. We have already filmed a number of interviews with emerging leaders from a variety a sectors.  

(2) A second program in development is a bi-monthly forum called FBIIB Success_Talks™, where formerly incarcerated go-getters can receive specific insights by a panel of experts regarding topics that matter to their professional advancement (e.g. technology, resources, finance, entrepreneurship, civics, social branding, relationships, etc.).

(3) Another program we are excited about is called Aspirations From the Inside (AFI), a small but impactful program that allows anyone to nominate an incarcerated friend or relative who recently completed a significant program achievement (academic or technical) to have their profile posted on our social media pages and be considered for our monthly AFI awards.

Each of these programs work to motivate new thinking and inspire productive action, particularly from at-risk-youth, while also reducing some of the stigma returning citizens face when the public is educated about our unsung talents, achievements, and potential.


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