The $87.26 Arrest That Led to 18 Million Second Chances | Sheena Meade

After a bounced check for $87.26, Sheena Meade found herself arrested, booked, and carrying a record that would follow her for years. What began as a single mistake became a barrier to housing, employment, education, and even volunteering at her son’s school.

In this conversation, Sheena shares the story behind the arrest, the moment she revisited the case while preparing for a TED Talk, and how that experience ultimately fueled her work to help clear records for nearly 18 million people across the United States.

This is a conversation about second chances, systemic barriers, and what happens when one person's pain becomes a movement for millions.

Sheena Meade

Website: www.sheenameade.com

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