Southern University Law Center events about life after prison, clemency

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Southern University Law Center and the Office of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome are hosting two events to bring awareness to issues about re-entry and clemency after prison release.

Events will happen on April 1 and 2 at the Southern University Museum of Art Cultural and Heritage Center and SULC. There will be a movie screening on Monday from 5-8 p.m. and a Tuesday fireside chat with attorney and civil rights advocate Brittany Barnett from noon to 1 p.m.

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“By investing and bringing awareness to critical issues plaguing justice-impacted individuals, we, as a society, work towards building stronger communities, breaking the cycle of recidivism, and restoring a sense of hope,” said Marla Dickerson, vice chancellor of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives. “The stories of the Fox and Rob Richardson and Brittany Barnett are testimonies of resilience and transformation.”

Registration for the free events is open online.

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