This event took place from 12 pm – 12:45 pm Eastern Time on Friday, January 19, 2024.

Click here to watch a recording of the conversation.

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Virtual Program. Free.

Join us in exploring the complexities of civil disobedience as a force for transformative social change and understanding the price that activists have paid for the progress we continue to strive for in America. By immersing attendees in these historical and contemporary narratives, this program aims to spark discussions on the efficacy and ethics of civil disobedience, the role of imprisonment in social movements, and the enduring impact on individuals and society.

Join Professor Hasan Jeffries, Ph.D., and Eastern State President & CEO Kerry Sautner as we explore the Civil Rights Movement and modern cases for civil liberties in prisons. Embark on a thought-provoking exploration of the powerful intersection between civil disobedience and imprisonment as catalysts for social change. This program delves into two pivotal explorations of this topic— Civil Rights Leaders who were imprisoned, and incarcerated individuals as civil rights champions—examining how acts of dissent and the consequences of imprisonment have shaped historical and contemporary efforts for justice and equality.

About the Justice 101 Series:
Justice 101 is a new series brought to you by the Center for Justice Education at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site where we examine the history of the justice system in America from our founding to today and the impact it has on our society, citizens, and world.

Once a month, we invite special guests to foster dialogue about a different topic in criminal justice. Justice 101 programs take place virtually via Zoom, and each is 45 minutes long (30-minute program plus 15-minute Q&A). You can join us live at the times listed, or watch the programs back anytime on YouTube.

Click here for a full list of upcoming Justice 101 programs.