Screening of documentary “13th”
There will be a screening of 13th, a documentary exploring the intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration by acclaimed director Ava DuVernay, on Sunday, June 11 at 3 p.m. in Bemis Hall. State Sen. Mike Barrett will be on hand to discuss current criminal justice reform legislation in Massachusetts. Clarence Blevins, a reformed ex-felon and advocate for justice reform, will speak about his personal experience of incarceration and adjustment to life after prison. This is a free event, but donations to support criminal justice reform are appreciated. Sponsored and supported by the Lincoln Democratic Town Committee. For more information, email lauraberland@comcast.net or call 617-320-9749.
Globe features Beth Taylor obit
The Boston Globe ran an obituary on May 19 for Beth Taylor, who died on April 10 at age 87. Taylor was co-founder of the Mission Hill School in Roxbury and board president of the Codman Community Farms. An earlier obituary ran in the Lincoln Squirrel on April 17.