next thursday’s join for justice event will be part fundraiser, part research release, part networking event, part entertainment, part cocktail party, and part documentary film. my research team is opening for the band, so the talk might be a bit livelier than the one we’ll give at ASA. we’ll also hear from council president judge pamela alexander — a wise and gracious leader, known to criminologists for her pioneering role in challenging gross sentencing inequities for crack and powder cocaine. all are welcome.

Join for Justice: a community gathering around issues of social and criminal justice
May 21 3-6 PM
Downtime Bar and Grill
1501 University Avenue Southeast
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Schedule:
3:00-3:30: Collection of donations at the door
3:30-4:00: Presentation of research (Chris Uggen, Ebony Ruhland, Hilary Whitham)
4:00-4:15: Presentation of CCJ’s work and requests for donations (Pam Alexander)
4:30-6:00: Live entertainment, networking, cocktails

Invitees:
o CCJ mailing list
o Felons for Felons
o Americorps VISTA mailing list
o KFAI Community Radio
o Twin Cities Daily Planet
o Hope Community
o Yo! The Movement
o Goodwill/Easter Seals
o Amicus
o St. Stephens
o University of Minnesota student groups and social science depts