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Nov. 24, 2021: Granted clemency, now rebuilding his life; The Women’s Bean Project

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Sentenced as a teenager, Curtis Brooks was released from prison in 2019. He recently got married.

At age 15, Curtis Brooks was sentenced to life without parole. He was granted clemency and released in 2019. He’s adjusting to a new life, and recently was married. Then, the Women’s Bean Project thrives as it trains women. Also, emotional growth in the pandemic. And, using social media influencers to draw students to college. Plus, Mexican dance in Pueblo.