Angela Davis – Are Prisons Obsolete? Discussion


Open to all!

We will be discussing Angela Davis’ book, Are Prisons Obsolete? as part of prep and self-education toward anti-carceral architecture work. Though reading ahead of time is highly encouraged, it is not mandatory. Bring a friend!

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Online
3PM ET
Saturday 22 November

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