Speaker Series

Pamela Winn is an activist from Atlanta, GA and single mother of two sons that studied Biology at Spelman College, obtained three postsecondary degrees in Nursing, and worked more than 10 years as a Registered Nurse specializing in Women’s Health prior to serving a 78- month federal sentence for a white-collar crime while pregnant.

Dan’s book, The Sing Sing Files, is a gripping account of his two-decade crusade to free six innocent men wrongfully convicted of murder. Through meticulous research and unwavering advocacy, Dan uncovered systemic failures that led to these grave injustices. His narrative not only chronicles the harrowing experiences of the innocent but also delves into the emotional toll on their families and the activists fighting for their release.

Meet Mark Loughney (@loughneyart) —a draftsman, painter, and Pennsylvania native whose powerful art journey began in the confines of a prison cell. Mark’s late-night sketches captured raw emotions and experiences that have since evolved into profound works of art. His series, Pyrrhic Defeat: A Visual Study of Mass Incarceration, first debuted at MoMA PS1 in the acclaimed exhibition Marking Time: Art In The Age Of Mass Incarceration.