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Fireside Chat: Justice & Journalism

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

11:00 - 11:45am EST

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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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