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Race & Poverty in the Criminal Courts: The Death Penalty, Debtors’ Prisons, Mass Incarceration and Other Injustices
On Wednesday, November 29, the 25th Annual Joe Rauh Lecture will feature Stephen B. Bright, who will be interviewed by Wade Henderson on "Race & Poverty in the Criminal Courts: The Death Penalty, Debtors’ Prisons, Mass Incarceration and Other Injustices." The event is free, but please register HERE. Wednesday, November 29, 2017, 6:00 pm at the […]
Find out more »Movie screening an interactive discussion on ‘Milwaukee 53206’
Join the Urban Institute at Howard University for a special screening of Milwaukee 53206, a documentary about the zip code that incarcerates the highest percentage of black men in America. The film explores the impact of long prison terms, the challenges of reentering the community and securing a job following incarceration, and the relationships families […]
Find out more »Jennifer Weiss-Wolf: Periods Gone Public
In an otherwise treacherous political era for women’s bodies and health, activists and lawmakers are advancing a new, affirmative agenda – for the very first time, one that meshes menstruation and public policy. From tax reform to public benefits to corrections policy, periods have become the surprising force fueling a high-profile, bipartisan movement. Join […]
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