The Diversity Office team members have thought long and hard about our responses to ongoing events in light of Covid-19 and global demonstrations calling for racial justice. \u00a0\u00a0The Diversity Office has always had a strong dedication to issues involving systemic injustice, and reflects this in its programming and mission, \u201cto provide access opportunities to underrepresented students and promote culturally competent lawyering with a commitment to justice.\u201d\u00a0 Nevertheless, we know that our responsibilities to our students, faculty, and staff are more important than ever in this watershed moment.<\/p>\n
More than anything we realize that it is important that we all<\/em> take responsibility in improving the quality of life for our nation\u2019s most vulnerable.\u00a0 Lawyers have a greater responsibility than most and Memphis Law has taken that responsibility seriously in promoting an inclusive climate, culturally competent lawyering, and community outreach.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Additionally, given that this is the first time many have heard from the people most impacted and demonstrating on these issues, we are committed to magnifying those voices in our upcoming school year and also commit to helping our student organizations do the same with funding opportunities.<\/p>\n As one of our more immediate responses to ongoing events, the Diversity Office has updated our\u00a0resources\u00a0on bias, systemic racism, and institutional climate.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If you would like to access the materials, please add yourself to the \u201cMemphis Law Diversity Office\u201d TWEN course. \u00a0If you previously did this it is not necessary to do it again.\u00a0 Once you are added to the course, click on the\u00a0\u201cResources\u00a0& Materials\u201d<\/a>\u00a0link.\u00a0 Among other things, there is an Anti-Racism Booklist, which can be found on the\u00a0Systemic Racism & Bias\u00a0Resources\u00a0folder<\/a>. \u00a0This resource includes links to many free ebooks on the list, as well as info on how to get other titles through our Law Library.<\/p>\n