Incarcerated voices belong in the conversation. Now we’re bridging that gap.
We’re thrilled to announce Bridging the Gap: Amplifying Incarcerated Voices, a two-day conference happening May 29-30, 2026 in Chicago, IL.
Hosted by
@look2justice @empowermentave,
@endmassincarceration_org,
@_inquest_, and
@haymarketbooks, this convening brings together editors, journalists, publishers, organizers, funders, and currently and formerly incarcerated storytellers to build real tools, real connections, and real change.
In the face of increasing censorship, it’s more urgent than ever to protect freedom of the press in prisons and to bridge the gap so those covering prisons from inside can reach the free world.
📍 Chicago Teachers Union, West Loop
📅 Friday May 29, 9:30AM - Saturday May 30, 4:00PM
✈️ Travel stipends available for those who need support
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