top of page
Search

A SUMMARY OF PART SIXTEEN OF "UNDER THE BLACKLIGHT"

  • Writer: AAPF
    AAPF
  • Oct 7, 2020
  • 2 min read

On Wednesday, September 30th, the African American Policy Forum hosted our sixteenth episode of our hit series, Under the Blacklight. Titled “Why the Court Matters: RBG’s Legacy and the Fight She Leaves Behind,” this episode discusses the relationship between the law and social justice and mines the towering legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. This episode is proudly co-sponsored by The New Republic 


AAPF Executive Director Kimberlé Crenshaw is joined by a group of pre-eminent scholars: Devon Carbado, Erwin Chemerinsky, Suzanne Goldberg, Cheryl Harris, Sherrilyn Ifill and Melissa Murry. Together, this distinguished panel takes up how the battle over the courts may well decide the future of our democracy.


The episode begins by recalling the legacy of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, asking: Are we really up to the challenge of doing more than passing honorific words over RBG’s deeds? Can we carry the great weight of figuring out how to steer our society back from the brink, to find a clear pathway to that democracy that we might have had if the gender and race barriers that RBG and others faced had crumbled more fully? 

The importance of this discussion was only underscored during Tuesday’s nightmarish presidential debate in which the President of the United States instructed white supremacists to“stand back and stand by” on election day, capping a week in which antiracism has been rolled back by Executive Order throughout the federal government and almost any entity that federal dollars reach. ED Crenshaw invites her audience to interrogate how the courts can serve as a protector of the invidious status quo, and think on how the law can be marshaled to serve the historically marginalized.


You can listen to the remaining comments from the sixteenth installment of “Under The Blacklight” as a podcast, or watch a replay of the event on YouTube (here).

 
 
 

31 Comments


Unknown member
Apr 21

<a href=”https://vidtext.ai/?s=review”> VidText AI </a> is a free AI-driven tool that transcribe video & audio to text quickly and accurately.Support 100+Languages, Generate Mind map, 15 Hour Uploads, over 99% Accuracy.Perfect for meetings, lectures, interviews, and content creators,helping you effortlessly transcribe video and audio to accurate and readable text and mindmap.

VidText AI: https://vidtext.ai/

Like

Unknown member
Apr 17

This "Under the Blacklight" episode dissects RBG's legacy and its impact on social justice. The panel explores how court battles shape our democracy's future, especially after recent events. It challenges us to move beyond honoring RBG to truly dismantling societal barriers. Finding a clear path forward feels like navigating a challenging level in Slope Game, demanding precision and focus. Listen to the podcast or watch the YouTube replay for deeper insights.


Like

Unknown member
Mar 31

Experience every delightful moment with these enchanting Indirapuram escorts–the art of bravura merging with passion! Indulge with the highly refined accompany of the Indirapuram escort that promises you the best memorable moments. Fulfill your wildest dreams with our lavish Indirapuram Escort surrounded by marvelous Indirapuram call girls at our distinguished Indirapuram escort agency.

Like

Unknown member
Mar 28

The sixteenth episode of "Under the Blacklight" dives into the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her contributions to law and social justice. The discussion highlights the struggles of democracy, societal barriers, and the role that courts play in shaping the future. The insights shared by distinguished scholars resonate deeply, urging us to reflect and act. For a break, explore the thrilling gameplay of Snow Rider 3D to recharge your mind.


Like

info@aapf.org   |  (212) 854-3049  |  435 West 116th Street New York, NY 10027

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • SoundCloud
bottom of page