Louis Bourgeois

In this engaging discussion, Louis Bourgeois, an author and educator who leads writing workshops in prisons, shares insights from his book 'Unit 29,' featuring the voices of incarcerated men at Parchman Prison. He delves into the power of storytelling as a form of resilience amid systemic oppression. The conversation highlights the challenges of teaching writing in prisons, the limited support available for inmates in Mississippi, and the significant impact of literature in fostering connection and facilitating anti-prison activism.