By: Alyssa Wilson “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” That’s the question that serves as a barrier to success for many who are formerly incarcerated. That barrier is even harsher for Black people in America.  According to the NAACP’s Criminal Justice Fact Sheet, African Americans are incarcerated at more than five times the rate of their white counterparts, and since 1970, the country’s incarcerated population has increased by 700%. As formerly incarcerated people reacclimate to society, they do so with limited rights and options of employment. Bevel, a Black-owned and Black-run brand, is working to raise awareness and fight […]

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