The "Currents in Conversation" fora explore issues and topics dominating the headlines, airwaves, and social media platforms with implications for the study of race. This Fall, we pick up on a topic that has received precious little air-time on major news organizations: the Nationwide Prison Strike, which took place across 13 states from August 21st - September 9th, 2018.
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Bio:
Susan Burton is a widely recognized leader in the national criminal justice reform movement.
Ms. Burton will be discussing her book and work as an activist and advocate for incarcerated women.
She is author of the NAACP Image Award-winning book, Becoming Ms. Burton: From Prison to Recovery to Leading the Fight for Incarcerated Women, and founder of A New Way of Life Re-Entry Project.
Reception to follow!
Andrew Karhl publishes article in the NYT: "Hurricane Florence and the Displacement of African-Americans along the Carolina Coast"
Date: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 10 AM to 4:00 PM
On Wednesday, August 15, your help is needed to record the writings of civil rights leader Julian Bond in an online archive. By participating, you will ensure that future generations can engage with the writings of one of the foremost leaders of the civil rights movement.
