Critical Conversations: Drawing the Protest Line – Freedom of Assembly, Speech, and Expression
The University of Memphis School of Law will be streaming the event below in Room 326 for anyone that would like to watch it.
The Critical Conversations Committee at the University of Memphis presents
Drawing the Protest Line
Freedom of Assembly, Speech, and Expression
Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
What is free speech and why do we value it? What is the distinction between free speech and hate speech? How can students voice dissent without threatening the university’s culture of inclusivity? What are guidelines for protest at public institutions?
Join us for a panel discussion on peaceful protest in university settings. Students from representative organizations will pose questions to a number of faculty and legal experts to facilitate a dialogue about the applications and limits of free speech. Topics include: “Unite the Right” Riot in Charlottesville, Virginia; NFL “Take a Knee” Protest of Police Brutality; Free Speech/Hate Speech on Campus; Peaceful Protest
Faculty/Legal Panelists: Otis Sanford, Hardin Chair of Excellence in Economic and Managerial Journalism, Melanie Murry, J.D., University Counsel, Latosha Dexter, J.D., Deputy University Counsel, John Michael Ryall, J.D., Assistant University Counsel, Daphene McFerren, J.D., Executive Director, Benjamin L. Hooks Institute of Social Justice, Justin Lawhead, Ed.D., Dean of Students, and other active scholars and attorneys
Student Panelists: Kevyanna Rawls, Vice President of The Student Government Association and Leaders of other Student Organizations
Critical Conversations is a university-wide initiative led by the Office of the Provost and the Benjamin L. Hooks Institute for Social Change to promote and sustain an inclusive and democratic society.
