In July 2013, I created and ran a summer seminar in philosophy for adjudicated and formerly incarcerated adults at John Jay College. The experience was amazing and fulfilling for all those who participated (students and professors). Below are lots of pics and videos from the experience.
INFO/DISCUSSION SESSIONS
WEEK ONE
Professor Cherry, Critical Thinking
SECOND WEEK
Douglas Ficek, Themes of Existentialism
Fernando Zapata, Dewey on Habits & Conduct
After Class Dinner with Amir Jaima (Ph.D student) and Dr. Ficek
THIRD WEEK
Students, along with Professor Cherry were on air guests for BET 106 and Park Trayvon Martin Case Special. Anthony W. and Ishmael made on-air comments while other students supported.
Student Comments
Professor Cherry Comments
106 Park – Breaking Down the Trial
THe full show can be viewed HERE.
Professor Shaeedah Mensah, Grieving, Race, & Violence
Professor David Clinton Wills, Blackness, Naming, and Identity
Eat and Greet/Brainstorming with volunteers Angel, Ife, & Nolan
Computer Writing Time
FOURTH WEEK
Professor Nathifa Greene, Radical Virtues
Professor David McClean, Agency
Computer Lab Time
Feedback Meeting Photo
