Justice Through Code helps ex-cons learn programming skills to land better-paying jobs

Three African Americans working on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic in New York City opened up about the health crisis which is disproportionately impacting their community.
"In a few months, you can develop a skillset that can provide you a pathway to a high wage career," said Aedan MacDonald, the founder and director of the program.
Drawing on his own experience in the prison system, MacDonald, who is white, worked with the university's Center for Justice to develop a plan to help turn the tide on the country's recidivism rate.
"Even though reentry was very difficult, it was easier for me than it would be for people of color who are returning home," said MacDonald.

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