Life in prison and the history of slavery in America with author Deborah G. Plant

  • February 7, 2024
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Nick Burns talks with her about her new book, Of Greed and Glory - In Pursuit of Freedom for All. Plus, Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation, and Wild Wasatch Front.

Tonight's show features the following people, organizations and/or events. Check them out and get plugged into your community!

Robert Burch of Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation, a nonprofit that tells the story of African-ancestored history, heritage, and culture in Utah.

  • Through Feb. 22: Sema Hadithi: Black Soldiers of Utah Exhibit @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center, Crescent Gallery, 1355 W. 3100 S., SLC. Free Admission, Monday-Thursday 9a-7p, Friday-Saturday 9a-4p. "Since the days that this land was Mexican Territory, Black People have been soldiers upon it. Come experience a slice of Utah's history and meet a few of the soldiers who have served in or lived in Utah. This collection, curated by the Sema Hadithi Foundation, comprises three exhibits: Presenting the Allensworths of Fort Douglas, Fathers of Freedom: Utah's Black Veterans, and Buffalo Soldiers of Utah."

  • Feb. 2-24: Mosaic of Christ Art Exhibit @ Writ & Vision, 274 W. Center St., Provo. A groundbreaking collection of global depictions of Jesus Christ. Gallery open Thur-Sat 12:00-8:00 p.m. 

  • Feb. 16: , 9a-4p at WSC Varsity Theater, BYU Campus, Provo. "Presenting research on the history of race and slavery at BYU, and their legacies. Established in 2020, the BYU Slavery Project began as an effort to document, clarify, and better understand the connections between individuals affiliated with Brigham Young Academy and Brigham Young University in the late nineteenth century. In addition to detailing the connections of individuals like Brigham Young and Abraham Smoot to chattel slavery in the nineteenth century, students have studied the broader history of slavery in territorial Utah and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the place of race and slavery in early BYA/BYU curriculum, and the historical experiences of students of color at the university."

RadioACTive gets a preview of Wild Wasatch Front, an urban nature guide by Lisa Thompson of the Natural History Museum of Utah. The book will make its debut at the Women in Nature & Science celebration on February 10, 2024, at the museum and area bookstores next week.

  • Feb. 10: Inaugural Women in Nature & Science Festival, 10a-5p at Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 S. Wakara Way, SLC. "This event is a celebration of the invaluable contributions made by diverse, multi-faceted, and passionate women in scientific fields. We will bring together community partners, exceptional guest speakers, and a wide array of scientists who all share a common goal: to inspire women and girls to pursue fulfilling careers in STEM. This event is included with Museum admission. Find a full schedule of the festival and reserve your tickets on our website."
Several million American citizens are incarcerated. Nick Burns talks with author Deborah G. Plant about her new book, Of Greed & Glory: In Pursuit of Freedom for All, which examines incarceration, the legacies of greed today, and insists on physical freedom as a condition of justice and equality. At the heart of the book is the story of her brother who — despite evidence of his innocence — has been incarcerated in Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola for nearly 25 years,  sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.

Guests' views, thoughts, or opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the board, staff, or members of Listeners' Community Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9fm. Questions, comments, or suggestions for the show? Email radioactive@krcl.org. Tonight's RadioACTive team included:

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