Storytelling Families Against Mandatory Minimums Monday, April 9, 7:30pm Mandatory minimum sentencing is driving much of the war on drugs and the mass incarceration of non-violent offenders. Under current 'conspiracy laws,' individuals who have knowledge of a drug offense are held accountable as if they were an actual drug dealer and are subject to mandatory time in prison. Monica Pratt is Director of Communications for Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM), a DC-based organization advocating for sentencing reform through the elimination of mandatory minimums. She will be joined by members of families affected by mandatory minimums. * * * * * * * Storytellings Storytelling night provides the opportunity to hear the life stories of a variety of peoples and gives voice to underrepresented groups such as ex-offenders, senior citizens, gays, youth, immigrants and homeless people. They also provide a forum to exchange perspectives at a personal level on experiences such as war, civil rights marches, parenting issues, and illness. Optional à la carte dinner at 6pm is followed by storytelling at 7:30pm. Reservations recommended (215) 386-9224. Open seating at bar for drinks, snacks or desserts. Singles welcome at group tables. See other Storytellings

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