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Vernon T. Bateman

“Get IN” with Vernon T. Bateman as Freedom Draws Near

Get IN. PodcastJanuary 15, 2026January 22, 2026

Vernon speaks publicly for the first time about key aspects of his struggle.

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Vernon T. Bateman to Speak at NYC Book Launch

Coalition to Free Vernon BatemanDecember 7, 2025January 15, 2026

Vernon will speak at the launch of what Emory Douglas calls an “impressive, highly insightful, and moving book.”

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Vernon T. Bateman Invited to Speak at Screening of New Documentary in NYC

Coalition to Free Vernon BatemanNovember 18, 2025December 7, 2025

Vernon is scheduled to be a featured panelists at the NYC Premiere of a new documentary.

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“Art, Resilience, and Fighting for Freedom”

Midwest Leak MagazineSeptember 30, 2025November 18, 2025

Midwest Leak Founder Le’Deana Brown sits down with Vernon T. Bateman in the third episode of their new podcast.

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Prison Reimagined with Vernon T. Bateman

Coalition to Free Vernon BatemanSeptember 25, 2025November 1, 2025

Watch a short clip as Vernon speaks about the conditions and motivations behind his artworks and children’s books.

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“Friendship and Freedom:” New Podcast with Bateman

A Different LensSeptember 10, 2025September 11, 2025

Vernon Bateman and Derek Ford are guests on “A Different Lens” podcast.

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How to Make Prison into a University: Screening and Discussion

Education Studies Department, DePauw UniversitySeptember 6, 2025September 30, 2025

All are invited to this unique opportunity to learn about and meet Bateman at DePauw University.

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Vernon T. Bateman on “In Lamon’s Terms”

Coalition to Free Vernon BatemanAugust 11, 2025November 1, 2025

World Boxing Organization heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster talks with Vernon T. Bateman.

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First Friday: The History of Human Resilience

Coalition to Free Vernon BatemanJuly 30, 2025November 1, 2025

“Art for exoneration: The Vernon T. Bateman” is closing out with a bang.

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