Alexander Hall
Alex Hall has a bachelor’s degree in social studies from Bard College through the Bard Prison Initiative (BPI). He was released in 2018 and now lives in New York City, where he co-owns a small gym in Long Island City and works as a Housing Associate for BPI, assisting returning alumni with their transitional and affordable housing needs.
Culture
My Surprisingly Friendly Post-Prison Life
Yes, I encountered stigma, but also empathy and understanding – in part, because so many Americans know someone who’s been locked up.
Education
I’m Not That Guy Anymore
I hated school—until I got slapped with a 15-year prison sentence and discovered calculus, Mandarin and the college degree I never knew I wanted.