This video features proceedings from a criminal justice symposium held at the Interdenominational Theological Center sponsored by the Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights. The symposium focused on the topics of alternative sentences, mandatory sentences, sentencing disparities, and prisoner rehabilitation. The recording opens during Joseph E. Lowery's remarks about the symposium and the importance of voting. Lowery then introduces Reverend Dr. Gerald Durley, who speaks about substance abuse and other issues impacting the Black community and the importance of the work of the Lowery Institute. Ralph D. Abernathy, III then comes to the podium to make closing remarks and deliver a prayer. This footage is part of a larger video object that contains other content. Please see the finding aid for the Lowery Collection for additional details about the entire contents of the videotape.
