The United States’ 400-year history of racial injustice continues to produce profound economic inequalities today. A new Brennan Center report shows how involvement with the criminal justice system lowers individuals’ earnings — a pattern that contributes to racial and economic disparities, and casts doubt on whether second chances are possible for affected individuals.

Join us on September 16 for a discussion on why ending mass incarceration is both a moral and economic imperative and a vital step toward closing the racial wealth gap.

This event is produced in partnership with Robin Hood, New York University’s John Brademas Center, and NYU Votes.

Speakers:
Wes Moore, CEO, Robin Hood
Lauren-Brooke Eisen, Director, Justice Program, Brennan Center for Justice
Ames Grawert, Senior Counsel, John L. Neu Justice Counsel, Justice Program, Brennan Center for Justice
Terry-Ann Craigie, Economics Fellow, Justice Program, Brennan Center for Justice
Moderated by Nicole Austin-Hillery, Executive Director, U.S. Program, Human Rights Watch