From 20 Years Wrongfully Incarcerated to Building a Legacy of Freedom

19 years, 11 months, and 25 days vs. 12 years, 2 months, and 4 days.

These are the numbers that frame a life interrupted—and a life reclaimed. After spending nearly two decades wrongfully incarcerated at Louisiana State Prison at Angola, Jerome Morgan emerged with a mission to transform his experience into a force for change.

Join us for a powerful conversation with Jerome, who now serves as a co-founder of Freed’em, an organization dedicated to mentoring youth in justice-impacted communities and cultivating the next generation of changemakers, mentors, artists, and advocates. Hear firsthand about his journey from exoneration to empowerment, and his ongoing work supporting both youth and exonerated men in New Orleans.

This event offers a rare opportunity to engage with a leader at the intersection of youth mentorship and restorative storytelling.

REGISTER: https://events.uchicago.edu/event/263875-journey-after-justice-a-conversation-with-jerome

Accessibility:
Persons with disabilities who need assistance should contact Tierra Kilpatrick 72 hours in advance at kilpatr3@uchicago.edu.