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
Brian is a notable multimedia producer and advocate for criminal justice reform. While incarcerated, he was pivotal in establishing the San Quentin Media Center, served as Executive Director of the San Quentin Prison Report and was the General Manager for the San Quentin Basketball Program. Since his release, he has continued his work at KALW Radio and the Uncuffed podcast, and is also a producer for the groundbreaking San Quentin Film Festival.
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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