Please join Black and Pink at the School of Public Health as we launch our penpod/penpal program! The purpose of this event is to introduce folks to corresponding with incarcerated people as a fundamental abolitionist practice that resonates with the tenets of public health. The first part of an event will feature a short presentation about writing with incarcerated folks. Attendees will then have an opportunity to get matched as a penpod or penpal. We'll also be making birthday cards (which does not require a commitment to long-term correspondence, but does require your creativity). Penpals are one-to-one correspondences where one 'free world' person exchanges letters with one incarcerated person. Penpods are a new approach we are experimenting with that will allow a small group of 'free world' individuals to share in writing with one incarcerated person. So bring your friends. There will be snacks. All are welcome!
Black and Pink at SPHBPSPH Penpod/Penpal Program Launch!
February 1, 2024
10:00 am - 11:30 am
1680 SPH I (Paul B. Cornely Community Room)
1415 Washington Heights
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2029
Sponsored by: Black and Pink at SPH
Contact Information: Kara Mannor; blackandpinksph@umich.edu
More Information & Registration
Please join Black and Pink at the School of Public Health as we launch our penpod/penpal program! The purpose of this event is to introduce folks to corresponding with incarcerated people as a fundamental abolitionist practice that resonates with the tenets of public health. The first part of an event will feature a short presentation about writing with incarcerated folks. Attendees will then have an opportunity to get matched as a penpod or penpal. We'll also be making birthday cards (which does not require a commitment to long-term correspondence, but does require your creativity). Penpals are one-to-one correspondences where one 'free world' person exchanges letters with one incarcerated person. Penpods are a new approach we are experimenting with that will allow a small group of 'free world' individuals to share in writing with one incarcerated person. So bring your friends. There will be snacks. All are welcome!
