January 2026 Newsletter
Happy New Year, and happy birthday to our namesake, Ralph Waldo “Petey” Greene. A pioneering community organizer, civil rights activist, and media personality, Greene used his platform to raise awareness about issues from income inequality to the structural barriers facing formerly incarcerated people. He was born January 23, 1931.
Education, Incarceration, Inequality: A Reading List
A former College Bridge intern shares the reading that helped her understand the concept of education justice. Read the blog post.
Literacy: Power, Prison, & the Promise of Reading
Two thirds of incarcerated people struggle to meet the basic literacy demands of today’s workplace, even those with a high school diploma. The Petey Greene Program’s adult literacy work helps change that. Learn more.
Reaching Out: Letters & Correspondence in Carceral Spaces
Staying connected while incarcerated shouldn't be hard. Join our Justice Education Series panelists to learn how organizations are breaking down barriers to prison communication through letters, phone calls, and video chat. Discover how you can support meaningful connection for incarcerated individuals and their communities.
Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST
Series: Justice Education Series
Location: Zoom