Social Justice Recorded Events
Watch and listen to recordings of past programs and discussions exploring social justice topics like civil rights, intellectual freedom and the criminal justice system. Learn about the Library's work with our community partners and explore diverse viewpoints and perspectives.
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Susan Burton: 'Becoming Ms. Burton'
Turning to drugs after the tragic loss of her son, Susan Burton cycled in and out of prison before getting clean. She then dedicated her life to helping women facing similar struggles. This is her story. Recorded on June 7, 2017.
Listen to Audio (00:54:01) | View transcription (pdf) | Posted June 2017
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Ava DuVernay's 13th Film Screening
Listen to an exciting panel discussion on criminal justice reform and over-incarceration that followed the screening of the film. Panelists include: Dominique Davis, co-founder and CEO of Community Passageways and Jerrell Davis, educator, artist, and community activist from South Seattle. Recorded on April 13, 2017.
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Beyond the Wall: Panel Discussion
Listen to a panel discussion on local issues, obstacles, and advocacy for people with criminal histories in our community. Panelists include: Saudia J. Abdullah, Director, Community Corrections Division King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention; Rhona Taylor, Columbia Legal Services & Washington State Reentry Task Force; Lynette Malo, Pioneer Human Services Employee; Keith Whiteman, Post Prison Education Project; and moderator Steve Mullin, President, Washington Roundtable. Recorded on March 22, 2017.
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Dr. Edwin Nichols: Ending the School-to-Prison Pipeline & Beyond
Listen to a community talk by Dr. Edwin J. Nichols, renowned organizational psychologist and groundbreaking racial justice advocate. Dr. Nichols takes a deeper look at his pioneering work on racial relations, including a deeper dive into how we can address a pressing equity issue, like the school to prison pipeline and other forms of institutional racism. Recorded on Jan. 23, 2017.
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Advancing Racial Equity & Engaging the Community’s Voice: Reverend Starsky Wilson
In the wake of Michael Brown, Jr.’s tragic death in 2014 in Ferguson, Missouri, what can other cities and regions do to advance racial equity and authentically work together to support and empower communities? Listen in to a conversation with Reverend Starsky D. Wilson, president & CEO of Deaconess Foundation and co-chair of the Ferguson Commission. Appointed by Missouri’s governor in 2014, the Ferguson Commission made recommendations in 2015 to help the region address issues exposed by Brown’s death including changes in policing, the courts, child well-being and economic mobility. -- Karen Toering of Social Justice Fund Northwest moderates a discussion and audience Question and Answer session with Reverend Wilson. Discussion topics include the role of the media in shaping conversations about race and how to engage diverse community voices when working towards equity and equitable outcomes for all. Recorded on June 7, 2016.