WHEN: Oct. 5, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WHERE: ASU's Hardy Student Center Ballroom (second-floor).
Alabama State University will host, "And Still I Rise," a lecture by national criminal justice advocate and author Kemba Smith Pradia on Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in ASU's John Garrick Hardy Student Center ballroom. The event is part of ASU's Distinguished Lecture Series and is co-sponsored by the Fortitude Foundation and the Beta Eta and Montgomery (AL) Alumnae Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
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It is free and open to the public.
From college student, drug dealer's girlfriend, domestic violence victim and to federal prisoner, Pradia's story is riveting! Learn the consequences of making life-altering mistakes, getting a second chance and examining why the punishment does not always equal the crime.
Pradia is the author of "Poster Child: The Kemba Smith Story," in which she shares her dramatic story of how making poor choices blinded by love and devotion can have long-term consequences.
Her case drew support from across the nation and the world. The support prompted then President Clinton to commute her 24.5 years sentence to time served - six and a half years - in December, 2000.
Often labeled the "poster child" for reversing a disturbing trend in the rise of lengthy sentences for first-time, non-violent drug offenders, Pradia's story has been featured on BET, CNN, Nightline, "Judge Hatchett," Court TV, "The Early Morning Show; and a host of other television programs. In addition, Pradia's story has been featured in several publications such as Emerge, JET, Essence, Glamour, People magazines, The Washington Post and The New York Times.
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper
Monday, September 24th 2018 at 3:29PM
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