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First Date by Michael Clark
I gained a humble dose of wisdom after one of the first dates I went on when I got home. I had been on a few prior to this, but this woman, who I will call Cara (not her real name), was different. We had met during a New Year’s Eve party and had hit…
Read MoreCGA IS MAKING HEADLINES!
Check out the recent articles about Common Good Atlanta in the AJC, 11Alive News, and ArtsAtlanta. “Common Good Atlanta” documentary shows how lit liberates Georgia inmates
Read More“Now You Know” – Burrus Graduation Speech
Welcome Dominique Harris!
We would like to welcome Dominique Harris to the CGA Team! Dominique has joined us as the Alumni Outreach Coordinator. As the AOC, Dominique will help advance the mission of the See Us Differently Campaign through various events throughout the year. This program is in support of a Georgia Humanities grant awarded to CGA in…
Read MoreLetters: Stay in touch with family and friends by Michael Clark
During the first summer at my first prison camp, I was on lockdown. There are a lot of things to explain about this situation, so bear with me for a moment. My first prison camp was in Waycross, Georgia, and it was a close security camp which also had the distinction of being a medical/low-level…
Read MoreClemente Course: Introduction to Philosphy – Whitworth Women’s Facility, Summer 2022
Course Description Some recurring questions in the history of philosophy concern the nature and value of knowledge – what constitutes knowledge as opposed to belief or opinion, how does one acquire knowledge, and what is the purpose of it? This course will be a survey of some prominent perspectives on knowledge through the lens of…
Read MoreClemente Course: Art History – Whitworth Women’s Facility, Spring 2022
COURSE DESCRIPTION THEMES IN ART Themes in Art will introduce you to major works of art and architecture from the time of the cave paintings to Greece and Rome, the Renaissance and our own contemporary period. We will also explore native Georgia artist and the Georgia Museum of Arts collection. We will look at art…
Read MoreFreedom Collage by the Students at Metro Correctional Center
Freedom can sometimes mean freedom from oneself, free from negative emotions like pain and hurt or hate, free from ridicule and judgment or persecution, and free from the expectations of others. Freedom can sometimes mean living in a world that does not revolve around money, power, and greed. Sometimes freedom means the ability to think…
Read MoreClemente Course: Literature, Women and Myth – Whitworth Women’s Facility, Winter 2022
Clemente Course: Literature Common Good Atlanta, Clemente Course Whitworth Women’s Facility, Winter 2022 Instructor: Amy Bonnaffons [email protected] Women and Myth Image: Cecilia Bonilla Course Description This course will engage with myths written by and about women, from various cultures, from ancient history to the present. The authors of our texts—most of whom identify…
Read MorePain in our Stories by Michael Clark
I was reminded of a bit of wisdom I gained in prison recently. I had a friend going through rough times, and he started venting some of his frustrations and concerns to me. After a minute, he stopped and laughed, then said, “You know, Mike, I almost forgot you were in prison. Here I am…
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