{"id":9490,"date":"2017-10-03T11:46:15","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T16:46:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/?p=9490"},"modified":"2017-10-03T11:46:15","modified_gmt":"2017-10-03T16:46:15","slug":"critical-conversations-drawing-the-protest-line-freedom-of-assembly-speech-and-expression","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/index.php\/critical-conversations-drawing-the-protest-line-freedom-of-assembly-speech-and-expression\/","title":{"rendered":"Critical Conversations: Drawing the Protest Line – Freedom of Assembly, Speech, and Expression"},"content":{"rendered":"

The University of Memphis School of Law\u00a0will be streaming the\u00a0event below in Room 326 for anyone that would like to watch it.<\/h4>\n

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The Critical Conversations Committee at the University of Memphis presents<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Drawing the Protest Line<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Freedom of Assembly, <\/strong>Speech, and Expression<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is free speech and why do we value it? What is the distinction between free speech and hate speech?\u00a0 How can students voice dissent without threatening the university\u2019s culture of inclusivity? What are guidelines for protest at public institutions?<\/p>\n

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: \u201cUnite the Right\u201d Riot in Charlottesville, Virginia; NFL \u201cTake a Knee\u201d Protest of Police Brutality; Free Speech\/Hate Speech on Campus; Peaceful Protest<\/p>\n

Faculty\/Legal Panelists: <\/strong>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<\/p>\n

Student Panelists: <\/strong>Kevyanna Rawls, <\/strong>Vice President of The Student Government Association and Leaders of other Student Organizations<\/p>\n

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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.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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