Sean Kelly / Parks Conservancy
The Formerly Incarcerated Speaker Series is a program on Alcatraz Island that lifts up and highlights the voices of people who have spent time inside of jails and prisons. The National Park Service believes in parks as platforms for dialogue, and Alcatraz Island, being one of the only NPS sites that interprets mass incarceration, works directly with people who have been affected in order to give them a platform to showcase their stories.
About the Speaker
Anthony is a justice advocate, public speaker, and formerly incarcerated youth offender who was sentenced to prison at the age of 15. After serving 24 years, he demonstrated an extraordinary rehabilitation and personal transformation, leading to his sentence commutation.
Following his release, Anthony continued his commitment to justice and community empowerment. He previously served as a Legislative Advocate with the Oregon Justice Resource Center, where he worked on criminal justice reform and policy advocacy. He now operates his own business as a freelance paralegal and expert gang witness. Anthony played an instrumental role in the successful campaign to remove the slavery exception from the Oregon Constitution, contributing to the effort while incarcerated and after his release.
How to Attend
While all events are free, a ferry ticket is required to reach Alcatraz. Purchase ferry tickets at Alcatraz City Cruises. We recommend the 12 PM boat or earlier.
If you are part of a justice-impacted group and are interested in attending one of the days, please email NPS about community tickets for these events.
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