Michael Broadway, a Black man incarcerated at Stateville prison in Illinois, died last Wednesday, partly due to extreme heat. Broadway, who earned a degree from Northwestern while incarcerated, passed away during a heat wave, raising concerns about the conditions at Stateville. Friends who witnessed his death stated that 'he didn't have to die.' This incident has intensified criticism of the prison's conditions, highlighting the vulnerability of inmates to extreme weather events and the broader climate crisis.
Inmate’s death during heat wave ramps up criticism of conditions at Stateville https://t.co/boaIVtRfZ0
Death of incarcerated man during heat wave ramps up criticism of conditions at Stateville https://t.co/vT1Vk2R04M
Michael Broadway, who was incarcerated at Stateville, died in custody last week. His friends who witnessed the death said "he didn't have to die." https://t.co/1zapCqirOP
Exclusive: Inmates decry conditions inside Brooklyn jail https://t.co/UdBOPDdr1i
Michael Broadway, a Black man incarcerated at Stateville prison in Illinois, died last Wednesday, partly due to extreme heat. While incarcerated, he earned a degree from Northwestern. A reminder that the climate crisis is here. Even if you don’t feel it, the most vulnerable do. https://t.co/NFl2OgCdYQ