I am available for public speaking functions that involve re-entry, restorative justice, criminal justice reform, disrupting cycles of trauma, building community connection points through art, and sharing my personal story of growth and development while in prison and out. From a 15-year-old child sentenced to life in prison to an active member in the rebuilding of my community.
JES Presents - Celebrating National Black Business Month: Life, Legacy, and Impact: A Conversation with Luther Manus |
A Bronze Star Medal Veteran. An educator. A counselor. An entrepreneur. A husband. A father. Those are just a few of the words to describe Erie-native Luther Manus, who has spent decades serving is country through the military and decades more serving his community through public schools and with his entrepreneurial spirit. To share his life story, Manus will be in conversation with Erie-based author and artist Antonio Howard for a special fireside chat that spans the decades of contributions to Erie and beyond. Join us for this free event: http://jeserie.org/.../celebrating-national-black... |
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Gannon University Reentry Month, April 25, 2024 |
Erie Club Speaker Series, April 25, 2024 |
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Jefferson Educational Society Speaker Series, March 18, 2024 |
Conversation with Black Legal Professionals February 19, 2024 |
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Liberty Reexamined Panel Discussion Jan. 18, 2024 |
FAMM Second Chance Working Group Panel Nov. 13-15, 2023 |
The Council on Criminal Justice | Task Force on Long Sentences | How Long is Long Enough Panel Oct 26, 2023 |
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Pardon Me Documentary Screening Panel Oct 23, 2023 |
Nurturing Heart's Big Brother/Father Figure Panel Oct 6, 2023 |
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Erie Homecoming 2023: Trailblazers, Dare to Dream, Oct 4th & 5th |
Blaze with the Glory of Father & Sons: The Folly & Promise of Black Masculinity, August 24, 2023
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Knox Law, August 1, 2023
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Federal Defender Investigator & Paralegal Seminar, May 18, 2023 |
Jefferson Educational Society Speaker Series, December 15, 2022 Photo by Patrick Fisher http://www.patrickmfisher.com/
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Inner-City Neighborhood Arthouse, Community Mural
Presentation, Feb. 28, 2023 |
Career and Dreams 1st Annual Women of Color in Excellence Gala, March 26, 2022
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Harry T. Burleigh Week, December 2019
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Opening for Lily Yeh, The Magic of Urban Alcamy, June 19, 2019 Photo by Patrick Fisher http://www.patrickmfisher.com/
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UNIFIED ERIE CALL IN,
Success Through the Journey.
January 23, 2019
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RECORDED LECTURES, PANELS, PODCASTS & DISCUSSIONS
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Jefferson Educational Society Speaker Series, December 15, 2022Artist and author, Antonio Howard, alongside Sarah Howard — his wife — gives a compelling presentation about Antonio's formative years as described in his book: When a Child is Worth More than the Worst Mistake He Ever Made: A Juvenile Lifer's Story. The Jefferson Educational Society sponsored the presentation, and a book signing followed.
"Truly one of the best programs I’ve experienced. Many, many thanks, [Antonio] and Sarah, for sharing your voices, your experiences, your insights, and your guidance."
--Ben Speggen, VP for the Jefferson Educational Society |
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NWPA Innovation Beehive GEW 2022 Specialty Success StoriesModerated by Byron Rich of the Allegheny College Beehive node, hear from Antonio Howard, Murals by Antonio Howard, Bryan Dunn of Culture Square, and Davina Pacley of Divinely Crown’d as they share their successes and challenges in starting their business.
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Pardon Project of Erie CountyThis virtual presentation involved Antonio Howard, Jack Denari, Michael Outlaw, Toby Oxholm.
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Art in PublicThis virtual discussion involved Robert Lugo, Tijay Mohammed and Antonio Howard moderated by Steve Prince. It deals with art in public spaces and is organized by Edinboro University's Bruce Gallery, Edinboro PA.
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Create a Path for Change: Art in the Age of Mass IncarcerationThis discussion occurred live at the Erie Art Museum in 2022 and was streamed by Community Access Media. It was a program of Erie Arts & Culture in connection with their visiting artist residency program. The panel included Antonio Howard, Maria Goellner, Ken Nixon, and Tony Rodriquez.
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Art and Re-entryThis discussion occurred live at the Erie County Public Library in December of 2021. It included Patrick Fisher and Antonio Howard.
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Let's PretendThis virtual discussion occurred between Lourdes Jaso, Armondo Reyes, Antonio Howard, and Leslie Sotomoyor in connection with the first artists of color juried art show in Erie Pennsylvania at Edinboro University's Bruce Gallery.
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