The Rochester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Monroe Community College Diversity Council invite you to join our book review and discussion on the book, “The New Jim Crow” by Michelle Alexander. The review will be held Tuesday, October 28, 6 to 8 pm, in the Warshof Conference Center, Flynn Campus Center (Monroe A&B).
Community leaders will explore the issues of mass incarceration of African American males. We will discuss factors that support underlying systemic dynamics that may contribute to the historical and present day incarceration rates and the social health of our overall community.
Panelist Include:
Lovely Warren, Mayor, City of Rochester
Anne Kress, President, Monroe Community College
Wayne Harris, Deputy Chief of Police
Stephen Miller, City Court Judge
Shani Curry, Assistant District Attorney
Cynthia Elliot, Board Vice President of Rochester City School District
Weldon Thomas, Pastor and Community Activist
Ruth Turner, Social Worker and Community Activist
Please purchase a copy of the book today and be prepared to join the discussion. We look forward to seeing there!
Melany J. Silas
Health & Physical Education
10/06/2014 |