3rd Annual Nebraska Day of Empathy

by Jasmine Harris, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy

"Withness: The Journey of Reentry"

On Tuesday, March 29th, 2022 we hosted the 3rd Annual Nebraska Day of Empathy! This day was nothing short of spectacular! After two years of hosting exclusively virtual events, we were able to gather a small group and offer virtual for more people to join. From the stories of perseverance from amazing individuals to senators sharing their priorities and what they will continue to fight for, this day laid the foundation for future events to grow and become more impactful. 

As we continue to work together to change the criminal justice landscape of Nebraska, I’d be remiss if I didn’t say this work is not easy. We continue to grow the number of people who care about these issues by building empathy. After building empathy we turn it into action. When we make space for people directly impacted to be heard, bring in allies to show solidarity, and have the support of elected officials, there lies a combination to create positive change.

A special thank you to Mike Forsyth with Civic Nebraska and Spike Eickhold with ACLU of Nebraska!

I look forward to continuing to organize and mobilize with you all!


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McKenzie Ring

McKenzie Ring has over 20 years of experience helping businesses and organizations reach maximum audiences for growth. Specializing in social responsibility, digital marketing, photography, and content creation, McKenzie uses that experience to educate the public and grow a network of volunteers, donors, employers, and support for people returning to the community after incarceration.

Specializing and trained in documentary-based work, McKenzie has been an award-winning Midwest photographer and content creator for much of her professional life. She is passionate about bridging unlikely communities and building empathy through storytelling.

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