EJUSA’s Executive Director, Shari Silberstein, and State Campaign Organizer Colleen Cunningham joined our state partners, the Illinois Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (ICADP), in Chicago a couple of weeks ago for the repeal celebration!
The event honored Governor Pat Quinn, State Senator Kwame Raoul, and State Representative Karen Yarborough for their role in the bill’s success. The formal celebration also recognized the contribution of state and national partners, in addition to the hoards of people on a grassroots level who contributed to the repeal campaign.
“ICADP did a wonderful job showcasing the evolution of the movement and the contributions of so many people over so many years,” said Shari. “Being at the party, surrounded by news clippings and archival materials, it was impossible not to feel a sense of history. This has been a long struggle for justice.”
Proceeds from the event will go towards establishing the ICADP Legacy Fund, supporting initiatives to ensure that Illinois remains a death penalty-free state.
