An Act of Justice

March 30 · 7:00pm - April 2 · 2:45pm

In-person

Rothko Chapel
3900 Yupon St
Houston, TX, 77006, US

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Rothko Symposium

Presented in partnership with the Criminology, Law and Society Department at the University of St. Thomas - Houston.

Join the Rothko Chapel and University of St. Thomas for a three day symposium exploring the human rights issues associated with the criminal justice system in the United States. Learn more about the legacy of this complex system in our country and how individuals and community organizations are working together for equitable and sustainable reform. The symposium will offer workshops, panels and keynote addresses featuring academics, activists, religious leaders, artists, criminal justice reform experts, and formerly incarcerated individuals and their families.

Agenda

Thursday, March 30th - 7pm

Keynote address from professor Margaret Burnham, Professor of Law and African-American Studies at Northeastern University School of Law

Friday, March 31st, all day

Continental breakfast, two morning sessions at RC, lunch and two afternoon sessions at UST

Saturday, April 1st, all day

Continental breakfast, one morning session at RC, one morning session, lunch and two afternoon sessions at UST