Honors program hosts Illinois Prison Project panelists

Heartland Community College students and the general public will have an opportunity to learn about the incarceration experience at a symposium held on the Main Campus of the college.  

The Heartland Community College Honors program is presenting “Changing the Narrative on Incarceration: Helping, Healing & Hope” at the Astroth Community Education Center (ACEC) Auditorium from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 27. 

The half-day speaking event features panelists from the Illinois Prison Project, who will discuss the incarceration experience, the impact on their lives, and the barriers they have faced upon re-entry after release. 

Three speaking panels will be held during the symposium:

• 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. - "The Dangerous One-Sided Narrative" with Renaldo Hudson
• 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - "Women and the Incarceration Experience" with Dyanna Winchester, Najei Webster, and Yuchabel Harris
• 11:15 a.m. - Noon - "Perpetual Punishment" with Denzel Burke, Destine Phillips, and Angel Pantoja

Complimentary lunch will be served during a student poster research symposium in the foyer from
Noon - 1:00 PM. 

This event is free and open to the community. Local organizations will have informative tables relevant to many aspects of incarceration, rehabilitation and release. 

This event is sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa/Honors students and is funded through Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (LASS) Innovative Grant funds established by Heartland. 

Heartland Community College is located at 1500 W. Raab Road, Normal, IL.