Wednesday, September 17, 2025
11:00 - 11:45am EST
In Person: Included with admission. Online: Free. Advance registration required.
Join us for an intimate fireside chat with Jy’Aire Smith-Pennick, a writer, justice advocate, and truth-teller. In this conversation, Jy’Aire reflects on the power of journalism as a tool for accountability and healing. Known for his writing in The Marshall Project, Jy’Aire has written about his experiences in prison and his journey of transformation through education and self-improvement. This fireside chat will discuss how media shapes public perception of justice—and how those most impacted can reclaim the narrative.
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