Voices of the Unheard Exhibit and Listening Session

Save the Date December 10-11

The Voices of The Unheard project collects and shares stories that center the transformative process of those incarcerated. Voices of the Unheard is part of the larger abolition and transformative justice project, the Future of Justice, both conceived of by Rob "Mjasiri" Dowell of Kensington, currently in the 12th year of a 25-50 year sentence he received when he was 20 years old.

Over the past six months, the Justice 4 All working group, part of 215 People's Alliance, has collected stories from individuals currently incarcerated at SCI Coal Township. These stories will be shared in an interactive listening session and art exhibit at the Urban Art Gallery in West Philadelphia, featuring artwork from Suave Gonzalez and Akeil Robertson. Light refreshments will be served.

When: Dec. 10th and 11th 4:00 - 9:00pm both days

Where: Urban Art Gallery 262 S. 52nd St.

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In addition Chef and Organizer Kurt Evans will host an End Mass Incarceration (EMI) Dinner to support individuals and organizations working towards prison reform. Limited tickets are available for each night. Please purchase tickets using the links below.

  • On December 10th, starting at 5:30pm , we will be honoring Rasheeda Bagwell, a North Philadelphia native. Rasheeda officially began her career in reentry in August 2021, but has always had a passion to assist as many individuals as possible on their journey as returning citizens. Rasheeda currently serves as coordinator for MAPs (Mural Arts Philadelphia) Women’s Reentry and CO-ed programs. For Bagwell, the Women’s Reentry Program helps solve two big problems in Philadelphia: the lack of services for system-impacted women, and, more importantly, stopping the cycle of incarceration within multiple generations of the same family.

Proceeds from this dinner benefit Rasheeda. RSVP Here. Limited Tickets available.

  • On December 11th, starting at 5:30pm , we will be honoring Sergio Hyland, a Philadelphia native. Sergio is a writer, organizer and "The Hood Abolitionist" speaks about issues regarding racism in the United States, including police brutality, alternatives to police, wealth inequality and gun violence.

Proceeds from this dinner benefit Sergio. RSVP Here. Limited Tickets available.