Lorenzo DaBenzo’s story is a long one. In fact, in his telling, it kind of starts all the way back in the days of slavery. His great-grandfather was a slave and, as Lorenzo sees it, he’s been subject to effectively the same oppressions suffered by his ancestor.
“Being a slave, you’re considered a second-class citizen. You have no rights to vote. You have no rights to do anything, you lost all your rights, right? You’re a non-citizen. Well, guess what? Same exact thing. I’ve never voted in an election,” he said, reflecting on his status as a felon. ...