Gathering of groups inspired by Michelle Alexander's "The New Jim Crow"

United to End the New Jim Crow a Mid-Hudson Valley Regional Gathering

On Saturday, August 6th there will be a gathering of groups inspired by Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow.  People will have an opportunity to build connections, discuss key issues, and think together about how we might support each other's efforts into the future.   August 6, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm Optional 10:30 am SAFE Parole Act Workshop Christ the King Episcopal Church 3021 State Route 213 East, Stone Ridge, NY Please bring a dish to share.   Schedule of Events 10:30 SAFE Parole Act Workshop-optional 11:30 **Main event begins - Introductions & Welcome ** 12:45 Potluck lunch and BBQ 2:15 Breakout groups 3:30 Closing Join us for the SAFE Parole Act Workshop at 10:30 am! This is an opportunity to learn from statewide organizers more about this act and how you can get involved. The Safe And Fair Evaluation (SAFE) Parole Act will make the parole board accountable for its decisions, empower applicants to take concrete action to improve their readiness for parole, and reunite families across the state.

This is a collaboratively organized event and your thoughts and energy are welcome as we work to plan this gathering. Questions, suggestions, and offers to help may be directed to Shelley Friedmann at shelley.friedmann@gmail.com