In the next installment of our #ThisIsAmerica social justice series we'll focus on civil rights and criminal justice reform. Leading this discussion are UConn Alumni, who are CJR champions and work tirelessly to bring light to and enact change on the issues and challenges within our communities. They are on the front lines of this movement, having difficult conversations and working to shift the dynamics and empower a positive trajectory for our country. Join us for this important dialogue as they discuss education reform as it relates to criminal justice, police accountability, voting, the crime victim's role in criminal justice reform and much more. 

Meet Our Panelists

It's no secret that social disparities are prevalent in marginalized communities. The current climate of racism, white supremacy, anger, fear and divisiveness in America is having significant impact on many children and adults. Join us for the inaugural installment of our #ThisIsAmerica social justice series for a stimulating discussion as we learn about and analyze systems of oppression that affect minority communities. Topics covered range from ​​​​​​how students of color living in poverty are supported by their community, the mental health disparities among minority communities and racial profiling of African Americans during COVID-19 to the issues of obesity and food insecurity among minority communities, especially for African American women, and the ways racial equity supports nutritional health.