Sunday, February 01 - Saturday, February 28, 2026
All Day
Hear from civil rights leaders who spoke and wrote from behind bars, using their voices to challenge oppression and inspire collective change.
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Friday, January 09 - Saturday, February 28, 2026
All Day
This self-guided tour highlights the voices of prominent civil rights leaders and incarcerated people and connects their struggles to the broader movement for equality.
Sunday, February 01 - Saturday, February 28, 2026
All Day
Learn how how creative expression—through visual art and sound—has long offered both reflection and resistance within the prison walls.