The Sun Does Shine: Anthony Ray Hinton on Life, Freedom, and Justice

“I’m not worried about the death chair. You can sentence me to it, but you can’t take my life…My soul, you can’t touch it.” – Anthony Ray Hinton

Anthony Ray Hinton will join us to share his story of living on Alabama’s death row for 30 years…for a crime he did not commit. Mr. Hinton was convicted of murdering two fast-food restaurant managers based on a theory manufactured by state prosecutors. Without the benefit of a competent expert to challenge the state’s theory, an all-white jury convicted Mr. Hinton and sentenced him to death. Thirty years later in 2015, with help from the Equal Justice Initiative and attorney Bryan Stevenson, three independent experts concluded that the state’s theory had been falsified, and Mr. Hinton was freed. Remarkably, Mr. Hinton was a source of hope and joy for others on death row. His is an extraordinary story of faith, compassion, and the fortitude of the human spirit.

UNDERWRITER LEVELS & TICKETS

$25,000 Presenting Benefactor
10 Tickets to reception after the lecture with Anthony Ray Hinton
10 Autographed copies of The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row
10 Front-row tickets | Prominent recognition in event promotions

$15,000 Presenting Underwriter
5 Tickets to reception after the lecture with Anthony Ray Hinton
5 Autographed copies of The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row
5 Front-row Tickets | Prominent recognition in event promotions

$10,000 Presenting Patron
5 Tickets to reception after the lecture with Anthony Ray Hinton
2 Autographed copies of The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row
5 Prominent seating tickets | Recognition in event promotions

$2,000 Benefactor Ticket
Reception after the lecture with Anthony Ray Hinton
Autographed copy of The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row
Front-row seating
Recognition in event promotions

$1,000 Underwriter Ticket
Reception after the lecture with Anthony Ray Hinton
Autographed copy of The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death Row
Premier seating
Recognition in event promotions

$500 Patron Ticket
Reception after the lecture with Anthony Ray Hinton
Priority seating
Recognition in event promotions

$250 Sponsor Ticket
Priority seating
Recognition in event promotions

$125 Supporter Ticket
Individual ticket

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