A Community Response, The New Jim Crow and its impact on NE Portland – a discussion with Michelle Alexander, Jan. 16th.

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jim-crowMichelle Alexander is coming back to the area! Here’s the info:

Please join us for an evening with Dr. Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.
Host: Portland Community College 971-722-5379

When: Wednesday, January 16 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Emmanuel Temple – 1033 North Sumner Street Portland, OR 97217

5:00-5:45 Community Organization Tabling

5:45-6:45 Community Speaker Panel, facilitated by JoAnn Hardesty.

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Topic: A Community Response, The New Jim Crow and its impact on NE Portland.

7:00-8:30 Michelle Alexander Talk and book signing (books will be available for purchase.)

The church seats 1200 people; we will have open seating and no tickets required. Arrive early to ensure a seat.

Parking is limited. Please carpool, take bus #4 or the max if possible.

Questions? Please email kesary@pcc.edu or call 971.722.5379.

RSVPing is not necessary.