In this engaging evening of persuasive expression, members of The Fortune Society’s Debate Club teamed up with Social Justice Professionals to examine the critical issue of whether or not NY State should continue utilizing a pre-trial detention and cash bail system. The Fortune Society and The Rikers Debate Project (RDP) have been collaborating since August … Continue reading Social Justice Champions Debate →

This free workshop will feature an interactive presentation facilitated by Khalil A. Cumberbatch, AVP of Policy at The Fortune Society, followed by an engaging roundtable discussion providing opportunities for collective and insightful conversation about the importance of utilizing humanizing language in social justice movements and daily life. The event is open to all Brandeis students, … Continue reading Words Matter: How to Help Social Causes by Using Humanizing Language →

In this interactive panel discussion, people directly impacted by the criminal justice system share their diverse experiences as testimonials for why criminal justice reform is desperately needed. Touching upon issues such as speedy trial, cash bail, discovery transparency, immigration consequences, and others, this forum will provide an opportunity for legislatures and elected officials to speak … Continue reading Humanizing the Issue: Criminal Justice Reform →

In this free event at the New York Society for Ethical Culture, David Rothenberg will speak about the theatre as an agent for social change and how the play he produced ("Fortune and Men's Eyes") led to the creation of the Fortune Society. Copies of Fortune in My Eyes will be available for purchase after … Continue reading Fortune in My Eyes →