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Abolition: ‘They said what they said’
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To educate ourselves, and our readers, Injustice Watch hosted a conversation with six Chicago-area abolitionists. Here’s a snapshot of what we heard.
Charles is the audience engagement manager at Injustice Watch. Before joining the organization in April 2019, Charles got his start in media as a reporting fellow at City Bureau, covering city council and mental health in Chicago. Charles was born in Redondo Beach, California, but has been living on the southside of Chicago since the age of four.
To educate ourselves, and our readers, Injustice Watch hosted a conversation with six Chicago-area abolitionists. Here’s a snapshot of what we heard.
Strawberry Hampton is suing the Illinois department of corrections over abusive treatment she says she endured as a transgender woman inside the state prison system. Last month, she sat down with Injustice Watch audience engagement manager Charles Preston to describe her experiences.