Who is EXPO?
Since 2014, EXPO (EX-incarcerated People Organizing) has worked to end mass incarceration, eliminate all forms of structural discrimination against formerly incarcerated people, and restore formerly incarcerated people to full participation in the life of our communities.
Led by people who are directly impacted, EXPO is committed to correcting the narrative within all systems that support mass incarceration and excessive supervision, and is dedicated to creating just systems with policies that build healthy families and safe communities.
EXPO’s Big 3 Priorities:
Learn More:
Read about EXPO’s Big 3 priorities
Read EXPO’s News Blog
Watch Correcting the Narrative in which formerly incarcerated people share their stories.
Watch Breaking the Cycle. This 57-minute film about prison systems is in Norwegian and English with English subtitles.
Read BIC’s Hineini Newsletter introducing BIC’s relationship with EXPO (May 18, 2023)
Why We’re Involved
As part of Beth Israel Center’s multi-year Confronting Racism partnership with the Nehemiah Center for Urban Leadership Development, we sought out a Black-led nonprofit organization with a mission that our members are passionate about: equity in the justice system.
What You Can Do
Stay Updated:
Visit EXPO’s website for information on their latest initiatives.
Show Up:
Attend state-wide EXPO meetings — on Zoom on the first Thursday evening of even months (February, April, June, August, October, December).
Add your name to the list of people we can contact with urgent calls for immediate action. Email socialjustice@bethisraelcenter.org.