Misapplication of DNA Forensic Science and Wrongful Conviction with St. Louis Friend Carol Prombo

Friends may be familiar with the Innocence Project and the wrongful convictions that have been overturned based upon DNA analysis subsequent to the conviction. Unfortunately, forensic science television series have given the general public the perception that DNA evidence is infallible, resulting in a new, different set of wrongful convictions based upon the misapplication of DNA evidence. Carol teaches biology at Washington University in St Louis and this topic is part of her curriculum.

The Café is offered each month on the 15th to anyone in Illinois Yearly Meeting. It is an informal space where we explore different anti-racist work happening throughout our yearly meeting and is a place to come learn and offer support to one another.

Are you interested in connecting with other Friends in Illinois Yearly Meeting on anti-racism work? Then join in at the Anti-Racism Café. Each month the ILYM Racial Equity and Education Committee will provide space both for Friends who want to share ideas for anti-racist activism, and for Friends who want to focus on the inward work of becoming anti-racist. This is an opportunity to learn about the experiences of Friends in other meetings, to share resources, and to come together in worship and fellowship to build a wider Quaker community.

The Anti-Racism Cafés will be held the 15th of every month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (Central). You are welcome to come for all or part of the session—stop in any time and stay as long as you want:

Anti-Racism Cafe Zoom link; Meeting ID: 827 0319 9934, Passcode: 161204.

You can also call in for a voice-only connection using the same Meeting ID/Passcode: 312-626-6799 (Chicago).