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The subjects of the portraits, created by Pamela Chatterton-Purdy, were victims of tragedy, but the show celebrates their lives and their common mission of social justice. Chatterton-Purdy spoke with BrandeisNOW about why she decided to organize the traveling show and about her longtime dedication to social justice.
