Book Launch Event with Professor Benjamin Weber

On Oct. 15, UC Davis School of Law's Racial Justice Speaker Series continued with Professor Benjamin Weber's discussion of his new book American Purgatory: Prison Imperialism and the Rise of Mass Incarceration, which links the U.S. prison system with imperialism.

Joining Weber were Jalil Muntaqim, a longtime activist and former member of the Black Panther Party, and the talented visual artist Ayo Scott. The profound dialogue was moderated by activist Pam Fadem, a member of the California Coalition for Women Prisoners.

A group of panelists.
From left to right: Pam Fadem, Ayo Scott, Professor Benjamin Weber, and Jalil Muntaqim

UC Davis School of Law and the Aoki Center for Critical Race and Nation Studies co-sponsored the event, which was held at the Manetti Shrem Museum. Thank you to the UC Davis African American and African Studies Department for hosting this illuminating event.