Diversity Week Opening Keynote Address Featuring Attorney Kylar Broadus (11:50am-12:50pm): <\/strong> Attorney Kylar Broadus is a Black trans man that has been a pioneer in the movement as an attorney, long-time activist, public speaker, author, and professor. Attorney Broadus will discuss intersectionality, social justice, and inspiring connection between underserved communities. This is a virtual public event co-sponsored by OUTLaw. <\/p>\n Join the conversation with Attorney Broadus here<\/a>.<\/p>\n ———————————<\/p>\n TUESDAY, 2\/22: Bridging the Gap Through Identity & Youth<\/strong><\/p>\n Breaking the Model Minority Myth Part 1: A Two-Part Discussion About the Asian-American Experience (11:50-12:50, Wade Auditorium)<\/strong>: This documentary, hosted in a two-part viewing and discussion, will explore how the Model Minority Myth impacts both Asian-American and Non-Asian-American youth and how associated negative bias carries into adulthood. This is an in-person event cosponsored by Asian Pacific American Law Student Association.<\/p>\n ——————————— Trauma-Informed Lawyering Webinar with Professors Sarah Katz and Deeya Haldar (11:50am-12:50pm): <\/strong> This is a virtual public event Cosponsored by the Health Law Society. Join the conversation here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Storytelling Workshop with Professor Camilo Romero (4:30pm-6pm, Reading Room): <\/strong>This is an in-person student event Cosponsored by the Hispanic Law Students Association. Dinner will be provided. RSVP Here<\/a>.<\/p>\n ——————————— Diversity Network Luncheon (11:30am-12:45pm): <\/strong>Join us at Memphis Law for lunch with members of Memphis Bar Association, Association for Women Attorneys Memphis Chapter, and Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association. Register here to RSVP<\/a>.<\/p>\n An Afternoon with Deborah Archer, President of the American Civil Liberties Union (2:30pm-4:30pm)<\/strong>: Diversity Week Closing Reception (4:30 pm-6pm)<\/strong>: Following Attorney Archer\u2019s remarks, join us at the National Civil Rights museum for light fair and networking to close our week\u2014compliments of the Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association. RSVP here <\/a>(Limited Capacity).<\/p>\n A detailed schedule of the full week’s events can be found here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Follow our Facebook event page<\/a> for updates and other important information.<\/p>\n
\nTHURSDAY, 2\/24: Bridging the Gap Through Healing & Story Telling<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nSATURDAY, 2\/26: Bridging the Gap Through Connection & Advocacy<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nJoin us at the National Civil Rights Museum for an afternoon with Attorney Deborah Archer discussing her extensive career as a civil rights attorney. Cosponsored by the National Civil Rights Museum and the Black Law Students Association. RSVP here <\/a>(Limited Capacity).<\/p>\n
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