‘I finally felt free’: How a Teen Found His Potential After Years in Incarceration

Bilal Al-Raed, a 19-year-old who spent most of his teenage years incarcerated, was honored with the Delta Project's At Potential Award. This Grand Rapids nonprofit aids youth in the juvenile justice system and the award recognizes Al-Raed’s remarkable resilience and transformation. His journey, marked by trauma and adversity, now inspires others as he mentors, advocates, and shares his story. Al-Raed credits the Delta Project for showing him his potential and providing a sense of family. He is now a college student, poet, and speaker, working to create positive change in the community.

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