We Who Believe in Freedom: A Community Conversation

Join us for a free community conversation with Dr. Alice Green about her book We Who Believe in Freedom: Activism and the Struggle for Social Justice. In discussion with Paul Grondahl, Green will talk about her experience as a life-long advocate for social justice, discuss historic and continuing challenges in our community, and share the work she is currently doing and how community members can help.

The first 100 people to register for this program will receive a free copy of the book!

The program will be offered online, with a Zoom link sent following registration. To register, please visit: https://bit.ly/3uUggZ5

Request to borrow a copy in a physical format here: https://bit.ly/3Eq1soj

Dr. Alice Green founded the Center for Law and Justice, a civil rights organization, in 1985, and serves as its executive director. With deep roots in community organizing in Albany and experience at state and local levels in correctional alternatives and civil liberties, Dr. Green is a well-respected speaker, writer, teacher, and instigator of “good trouble,” in the words of John Lewis. Dr. Green holds a doctorate in criminal justice and master’s degrees in education, social work, and criminology. 

Paul Grondahl is the Director of the New York State Writers Institute at the University at Albany, a pre-eminent literary presenting organization. An award-winning journalist and author, Mr. Grondahl brings 32 years of reporting experience for the Albany Times Union, which continues to host his weekly column. His many books include political biographies of Teddy Roosevelt and Albany Mayor Erastus Corning 2nd. 

This program is presented in collaboration with the Center for Law and Justice and the New York State Writers Institute and is provided by the Upper Hudson Library System