States of Incarceration @ Hunter

Exhibit of Stories for Justice at Hunter College's Cooperman Library

Bring your class to States of Incarceration: A National Dialogue of Local Histories, created by over 1,000 students and others deeply affected by incarceration in 28 cities and counting.

August 26-December 15 2026

A Resource for Your Classroom

Bring your class to the exhibit this fall, to learn about the roots of mass incarceration — and immigrant detention — in places from Newark to New Orleans.
Listen to the voices of justice-impacted people sharing personal histories and visions for the future.
Learn how your students can add their stories to the project at one of our co-creation cafes.
Stay tuned for additional events and written guides for faculty interested in bringing their students.

Hunter College Cooperman Library, 6th Floor

Accessible to Hunter students and faculty any time the library is open, no need to arrange entry. Seating for discussions/reflection available

For access from outside Hunter, or to request a special tour, contact us.

September 10, 2:30-3:45, E617

Co-Creation Cafe

Join faculty and students from across the College to explore opportunities for co-creating NY stories and connecting them to other communities in the "States of Incarceration" national project.
October 29, 1:30pm, E617

MPHSJ Scholars Tour

The Mellon Public Humanities and Social Justice (MPHSJ) Scholars will visit the exhibit as part of their exploration of co-creation in public humanities