PRESS RELEASE: Dr. Leo Casino to Dedicate Prison Library
Pittsburgh, PA. February 12, 2006.
Dr. Leo Casino, saxophonist, composer, writer and political activist, whose
documentary film "Return to the Hill" is a glimpse back at his native
Pittsburgh after years of evolving away from his own roots of struggle
-- will be the guest speaker a the Allegheny County Jail's Government
Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) graduation ceremony honoring the jail's
prisoners on Wednesday, February 22, 2006, at 9 AM.
Dr. Casino will cite the prisoners for their accomplishments
in educationally helping themselves, and will dedicate the library at
the county jail in Pittsburgh.
Casino cited the fact that there are now more young African-American
men in jail and prison throughout the USA than there are in college. "This
is a tragic failure of the system," Dr. Casino said, "and a social problem that
cannot be ignored." The doctor added that, "With knowledge and skills, many
of those who are now incarcerated can lead a life of meaning without crime,
drugs, and violence."
Part of his documentary film, RETURN TO THE HILL, goes to the
root of this problem. The film should be broadcast soon on national television.
Dr. Casino is appealing to authors and to the wider community to donate
training manuals, educational and other books that will help motivate and
educate our young people who are locked out of society and from their own
lives.
Contributions of educational materials and other help for prisoners can be
made to Dr. Leo Casino through Casinoleo3@aol.com. Send an email and Dr.
Casino will get back to you with the P.O. Box set up for the cause.
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