The African American and African Studies department welcomes you to join us to celebrate the launch of Benjamin Weber’s book: American Purgatory: Prison Imperialism and the Rise of Mass Incarceration.

Sunday, October 15, 2-3:30pm — Manetti Shrem Museum — UC Davis.

Join author Benjamin Weber in conversation with activist Jalil Muntaqim and artist Ayo Scott, moderated by Pam Fadem, as he launches his first book. American Purgatory is a history of incarceration and empire, and of protest movements seeking to broaden the meaning and experience of freedom. 

Books will be available for purchase at the event. Reception will take place at the The Snug in Sacramento.

Find out more and register for the event: HERE

Organized by the Department of African American and African Studies. Co-sponsored by the UC Davis School of Law/Racial Justice Speaker Series and the Manetti Shrem Museum.