In prisons, archives and libraries in the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Panama and even at Harvard University, Benjamin Weber spent 10 years learning how today’s prison system in the United States began centuries ago outside of its borders.
American Purgatory book celebration features author and UC Davis African American Studies professor Benjamin Weber in conversation with longtime activist Jalil A. Muntaqim whose story is featured in the book, and visual artist Ayo Y. Scott, who did the artwork for the book.
