'Someday We'll All Be Free:' Community Panel Discussion on Criminal Justice Reform at The Seattle Public Library Dec. 15
release date: December 7, 2017
Join an interactive community dialog featuring Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors and Los Angeles poet laureate Luis Rodriguez from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium, 206-386-4636.
Library events and programs are free and everyone is welcome. Registration is not required. Parking is available in the Central Library garage for $6 after 5 p.m.
This event closes out a year-long look at criminal justice. We'll have a video call-in with Patrisse Cullors, co-founder Black Lives Matter and a panel discussion Q&A. Our panel on criminal justice reform features local leaders and national advocates, including:
Luis Rodriguez, Los Angeles poet laureate and author
Michele Storms, deputy director for ACLU of Washington
Jerrell Davis, servant leader educator with WA-BLOC and youth and neighborhood engagement coordinator for Rainier Beach Action Coalition
Wesley Roach, co-producer of Breakdances With Wolves - Indigenous Pirate Radio
During this interactive program, we'll have a live tweet up - you can join the conversation by using the hashtag #criminaljustice and tagging @SPLbuzz.
Before or after the event, enjoy a book display and share the criminal justice reading list with a friend.
This event is presented in partnership with Creative Justice and Elliott Bay Book Company. Books by Luis Rodriguez will be available for purchase and signing.