Dead Man Walking Graphic Novel Panel Discussion
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FreeSr. Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking: An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States, will share her insight on the novel and her continued work in criminal justice reform during a free event on November 11 at the Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.
Her book, originally published in 1993 and now available as a graphic novel, was on the New York Times Best Seller List for 31 weeks, and it has since been adapted into an Oscar-winning movie, a play, and the most performed new opera of the 21st century.
Ripple Effects of College Prison Programs
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FreeJoin JSRI for a panel discussion with The Ripple Effects of College Prison Programs author Taffany Lim and graduates of California State University's first Prison Graduation Initiative on Thursday, October 16th at 5:30 in the Octavia Room. Snacks will be provided!
Cultura. Communidad. Justicia.
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FreeJoin us for a review and chat of The Chicano Squad, a groundbreaking team of bilingual patrol officers promoted to detectives to form the first all-Latin homicide unit in Houston, TX.
Beau Guedry
Scotty Wolffe
Katrina@20
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FreeJoin us in commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and fostering meaningful dialogue about the ongoing work of building a more equitable New Orleans.