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Abolition in Action: A Conversation with Movement Lawyer Olayemi Olurin on the Fight for Social Justice

2023/2/17
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Join us for an insightful conversation with Olayemi Olurin, an abolitionist thinker and movement lawyer who is on the front lines of the fight for social justice. In this episode, Olayemi will share her journey as a public defender representing people who cannot afford representation and how she educates communities about systemic racism, abolition, and the harm caused by the prison industrial complex. Olayemi is a prominent voice in the movement and her work is shaping the future of the criminal justice system. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of what abolition truly means and how we can work towards a more just society."