In this solo episode, Nadine gives a brief update on previous bills mentioned on TWR. She also shares some upcoming events as well as opportunities to share with either MNJRC any experiences you’ve had with cash bail and/or with the Human Rights Initiative at the University of Minnesota any impact police violence and surveillance has had on you or your loved ones. 

Upcoming events: 

1. Legal Rights Center (Know Your Rights) and Until We Are All Free Black History Month Event February 22, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30 pm @ Open Book in Minneapolis! There will be free food, guest speakers, and a performance by Lewiee Blaze. We will also sell limited edition and limited batch (50 total) Black History Month STAND shirts (Pictured on TWR’s IG page) with a portion of the proceeds going to folks who are currently incarcerated. Shirts are sliding scale, starting at $30. Reserve a shirt in advance for pick up at the event using either PayPal (office@legalrightscenter.org) or Venmo (legarightscentermn). Cash will also be accepted as an in-person form of payment at the event.

2. Second Chance Day on the Hill March 8, 2023, Press Conference – 9:30 a.m. Rally in the Rotunda – 10:30 a.m. Visits with legislators – 12:00 onward.

1. Art From the Inside Exhibit April 5 - 30 at Creators Space in St. Paul, MN  

Survey/Research opportunities: 

Angela Rose Myers - Former Minneapolis NAACP President -  IG @angelarose_sr 

Contact Angela at Myers813@umn.edu or 612-624-8543

Minnesota Justice Research Center use the (MNJRC) link above or call 612-293-8262.