Amber Crowder is an entrepreneur who is opening a restaurant in Washington, D.C. She also runs a digital platform that provides space for people impacted by incarceration and the criminal justice system to rebuild their lives. Her work impacts the lives of many, and she’s a proud Black business owner.

But several years ago, she was behind bars.
 
 
 
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Learn how Georgetown University’s Pivot Program, which combines classroom training and hands-on employment experience, helped Amber overcome the obstacles of life post-incarceration. Watch the video to hear Amber’s story in her own words.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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