At Barred Business, we are committed to healing, resourcing, and building power with and for justice-impacted people, their families, and communities.
Barred Business’ mission is to heal, resource, and build power for and with justice-impacted people, their families, and communities. We do this through organizing, policy advocacy, and civic engagement.
We envision a world where justice-impacted people can live, earn, build collective power, and grow economically without discrimination. To ensure our vision comes to fruition, we work to change policies, transform social institutions, and advance electoral strategies to build, seize, and retain power.
Through organizing, policy making, and civic action, we create pathways for real change and lasting impact.
Co-founder/Executive Director
Founded in 2020 by formerly incarcerated Black women, Barred Business (BB) is a grassroots organization rooted in power-building principles. What began as an economic justice initiative has expanded into a national movement pushing for systemic change.
Through community building and partnerships, BB has led the charge in policy shifts, rights restoration, and economic empowerment for justice-impacted people. Our work is defined by action—organizing, passing local legislation, and building infrastructure for lasting economic independence. Today, BB continues to evolve, training and mobilizing thousands across the country.
Through organizing, policy, and civic action, we create pathways for real change and lasting impact.
through our S.T.A.B.L.E. reentry and economic empowerment program, with a 93% success rate in long-term stability
through voter education and outreach to empower justice-impacted communities across Georgia
in Atlanta making formerly incarcerated people a protected class—now a model for cities nationwide
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