#1
Where did Bryan Stevenson grow up?
Montgomery, AL
ExplanationBryan Stevenson grew up in Montgomery, Alabama.
#2
Bryan Stevenson co-founded the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI). In what year was EJI established?
1990
ExplanationBryan Stevenson co-founded the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) in 1990.
#3
Which organization did Bryan Stevenson establish to provide legal representation to prisoners on death row?
EJI
ExplanationBryan Stevenson established the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI).
#4
In Bryan Stevenson's memoir 'Just Mercy,' what is the name of the client he focuses on, seeking justice for?
Walter McMillian
ExplanationIn his memoir 'Just Mercy,' Bryan Stevenson focuses on seeking justice for Walter McMillian.
#5
Which U.S. Supreme Court case did Bryan Stevenson argue, challenging the practice of sentencing juveniles to life without parole?
Miller v. Alabama
ExplanationBryan Stevenson argued Miller v. Alabama, challenging the practice of sentencing juveniles to life without parole.
#6
In addition to his legal career, Bryan Stevenson is also a professor. Which university does he teach at?
Stanford University
ExplanationBryan Stevenson teaches at Stanford University in addition to his legal career.
#7
Bryan Stevenson emphasizes the importance of confronting what historical legacy in the United States to address issues of racial injustice?
Slavery
ExplanationBryan Stevenson emphasizes the importance of confronting the historical legacy of slavery in the United States to address issues of racial injustice.
#8
What major award did Bryan Stevenson receive for his work and advocacy?
Presidential Medal of Freedom
ExplanationBryan Stevenson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his work and advocacy.
#9
Bryan Stevenson has spoken extensively about the need for what in the criminal justice system?
Racial bias
ExplanationBryan Stevenson has spoken extensively about the need to address racial bias in the criminal justice system.
#10
Bryan Stevenson's work often focuses on issues related to what in the criminal justice system?
Death penalty abolition
ExplanationBryan Stevenson's work often focuses on advocating for the abolition of the death penalty in the criminal justice system.
#11
Which international human rights organization did Bryan Stevenson collaborate with to challenge excessive sentences and advocate for criminal justice reform globally?
Amnesty International
ExplanationBryan Stevenson collaborated with Amnesty International to challenge excessive sentences and advocate for criminal justice reform globally.
#12
In his book 'Just Mercy,' Bryan Stevenson discusses the concept of 'proximity.' What does he mean by this term?
Close relationships with incarcerated individuals
ExplanationIn 'Just Mercy,' Bryan Stevenson discusses 'proximity' as having close relationships with incarcerated individuals.