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Marcus Bullock: An app that helps incarcerated people stay connected to their families

Over his eight-year prison sentence, Marcus Bullock was sustained by his mother's love -- and by the daily letters and photos she sent of life on the outside. Years later, as an entrepreneur, Bullock asked himself: How can I make it easier for all families to stay connected during incarceration? Enter FlikShop: an app he developed that lets families send quick postcards to loved ones in prison and help keep open a critical line of support.

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  • Originally Aired October 15, 2019
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Created January 13, 2020 by
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