Underground Scholars Initiative would like to cordially invite you to be a part of an upcoming concert and community gathering—”Just Culture.” The purpose of the event is to raise awareness for formerly incarcerated students. On the day of the event, they aim to create a space for people of color and/or those impacted by mass incarceration to enjoy elements of their culture in an elite academic institution, while addressing systemic barriers faced in their communities. Community cultural elements will be brought to the campus in an effort to bring an underrepresented culture to UCLA. Underground Scholars Initiative is looking to showcase performances and art by local artists that speak of the struggles they face as members of historically marginalized populations.
The Institute on Inequality and Democracy at UCLA Luskin is happy to be a co-sponsor of this event.
Underground Scholars Initiative is a student group at UCLA that supports all current and prospective students impacted by mass incarceration, imprisonment, and involuntary detainment of any kind. They aim to create a pathway for formerly incarcerated and system impacted individuals into higher education.
