About this episode

Larry Miller shares his journey from gang involvement and prison to leading a project aimed at reducing recidivism through education and partnerships.

Larry Miller, chairman of the advisory board for Nike’s Jordan Brand, shares how he went from being a smart kid in West Philly to joining a gang, killing a teen at 16, and serving time for murder and later armed robberies. In prison, he earned his GED, entered a college program, got an associate’s degree, then finished a Temple University accounting degree and built a decades-long career while keeping his record private after losing a job offer when he disclosed it. Encouraged by his daughter, he finally told his story in a book, which ended his nightmares and migraines, and he received support from Phil Knight and Michael Jordan. He now leads JUMP (Justice and Upward Mobility Project) to reduce recidivism through education, apprenticeships with NBA teams, and partnerships like the Players Coalition, while highlighting second-chance hiring successes at companies such as Lowe’s and JPMorgan Chase. Connect   @CariChampion @LarryMiller_Jump Learn More : JumpProject.org Subscribe   Cari Champion's YOUTUBE Channel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Cari Champion

Guest: Larry Miller

Topics covered

• redemption
• recidivism
• education
• second-chance hiring
• personal growth
• gang violence

Keywords

• Larry Miller
• recidivism
• education
• gang violence
• second-chance hiring
• Nike
• Jordan Brand

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nike, Jordan Brand, JUMP, Players Coalition, Lowe’s, JPMorgan Chase, Temple University

Places: West Philly

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