In a recent exclusive interview on The Rashad Richey Morning Show , United States Senator Jon Ossoff joined the program to discuss two critical issues affecting the nation: prison reform and cybersecurity. Senator Ossoff has made it his mission to prioritize the needs of his constituents and work towards creating a more just and equitable society.
The first topic of discussion was the Federal Prison Oversight Act, which recently passed the House of Representatives. Senator Ossoff explained that the bill is designed to address the systemic problems plaguing the federal prison system, including corruption, human rights abuses, and threats to public safety. The legislation requires the Inspector General of the Department of Justice to conduct comprehensive inspections of all 122 correctional facilities, assign a risk score for human rights abuses and public safety risks, and create a new independent oversight entity to investigate the health and safety of incarcerated individuals and staff.
Senator Ossoff credited his bipartisan work with Senator Braun of Indiana and Congresswoman Lucy McBath of Georgia for building support for the bill. He emphasized that the passage of the Federal Prison Oversight Act is a significant step towards reforming the broken prison system in Georgia and across the country.
The second topic discussed was Senator Ossoff's efforts to support historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in Georgia. Specifically, he highlighted his work on the Cybersecurity Opportunity Act, which aims to invest in cybersecurity training at HBCUs. The senator explained that cybersecurity is a critical field with a high demand for skilled professionals, and he wants to ensure that every community has access to this training.
As part of this effort, Senator Ossoff announced that Clark Atlanta University will receive half a million dollars in federal funds to strengthen their cybersecurity job training programs. This initiative is part of his broader commitment to supporting HBCUs and promoting economic opportunities in underserved communities.
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Dr. Rashad Richey, host of the award-winning ‘Rashad Richey Morning Show’ on News & Talk 1380 – WAOK/V-103FM (HD3) (Weekdays 7am -10am), and the ‘Dr. Rashad Richey Review’ on SiriusXM’s Urban View (Sundays at 1pm and 9pm), was voted 'Best Talk Radio Personality in Atlanta' by readers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and named 'Most Trusted Voice in Atlanta' by the Atlanta Business Journal, making him the first African-American to receive these distinctions.
The intelligent and fearless television news anchor for the opinion news show, 'Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey’ on the TYT Network, which was named 'fastest growing TV news show in America', and Political Commentator for The People's Station V-103 FM, America's largest urban station, also serves as President of Rolling Out, the largest free-print urban publication in the country. This multimedia powerhouse with over 3-million combined subscribers/followers on Facebook Watch, YouTube, Podcasts, and Twitch combined, is a noted multidisciplinary academic scholar and university professor/lecturer and an Emmy-nominated television Political Analyst for CBS News Atlanta.
Believing in the power of knowledge and education, Dr. Richey holds several advanced degrees, making him one of the most academically credentialed individuals in American history according to America News Now. Completing doctoral research studies in federal policy reform from Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Richey also holds a PhD from the Business University of Costa Rica where his research and doctoral dissertation highlighted the nuances and intersectionality of politics, policy and religion.
Being a student of leadership, Dr. Richey completed studies in Executive Leadership at Cornell University and was accepted into a specialty executive law program at Harvard University in International Finance: Policy, Regulation, and Transactions. Understanding the connectivity of culture and science, Dr. Richey earned his Master of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Pacific, where his master’s thesis researched cognitive functionalities of brain entrainment. Dr. Richey also completed a Master of Science in Applied Physics and Quantum Mechanics from Universidad Empresarial, his master’s thesis was adapted into a book titled, ‘Ancient Egyptian Mastery of Quantum Physics, Vibratory Frequency, and Geometric Sciences: An Overview of Complex Scientific Applications in Ancient Cultures’, which quickly became the #1 Physics, #1 Science, #1 History, and #1 Egyptian Genre book on the Amazon platform.
Recently, Dr. Richey completed his Juris Doctor (law degree) from Renaissance University after transferring from Birmingham School of Law, where he attended for 2 years. He accepted the position as Director of Global Legal Operations for the multinational law firm, The International Law Group of Human & Civil Rights Attorneys P.C., also known as The Fairness Firm, with offices in the USA, Canada, France, Spain, and Cape Town Africa.
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