Marjory will be speaking about a book that she co-wrote with former Amnesty Prisoner of Conscience , Juan Mendez—Taking a Stand, The Evolution of Human Rights. Méndez is the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and boasts a long and fearless legal career as a human rights defender. Méndez draws on both his expertise and personal experience as a political prisoner to deliver a comprehensive treatment of the core human rights concerns that the world faces today. Marjory Wentworth is a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet whose books of poetry include Noticing Eden, Despite Gravity and The Endless Repetition of an Ordinary Miracle. Her award winning book Shackles, is a children's story. She is the Poet Laureate of South Carolina. This promises to be an amazing event. It's open to the public and free!

Starts at 7 pm.