Eric Seiferth is a curator and historian at the Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC), and he joins us on this Pelican Briefs Pop-In to dive into the powerful exhibit Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration. We explore how Louisiana's 300-year history of slavery, punishment, and racial oppression has shaped the state's current system of mass incarceration, including the connections between Angola Prison, forced labor, and the convict lease system.

Together, we discuss the historical roots of these policies and their ongoing impact on Louisiana's criminal justice system. From tough-on-crime legislation to the rollback of criminal justice reforms, we tackle the big questions around how mass incarceration has evolved and what it means for public safety today. Don't miss this critical conversation on how history continues to influence incarceration in Louisiana.

If you are interested in visiting the HNOC's exhibit Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration, find more information here: https://www.hnoc.org/exhibitions/captive-state-louisiana-and-making-mass-incarceration

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