Date: Wednesdays, April 28–May 26 Time: 5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. ET
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This series of virtual forums will gather thought leaders from across the country to discuss the impact of white supremacy and state-backed racism on America today. Examining systemic racism in relation to voting rights, artificial intelligence and genetic data, journalism, antiracism, and cultural narrative, the events will focus on strategies and solidarity, with an understanding of history and eyes toward the future.

This event is produced in partnership with the WNET Group, parent to America’s flagship PBS station.

Speakers: Rhema Bland, Director, Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting; Vanessa K. De Luca, Editor in Chief, The Root; Kali Holloway, Columnist, The Nation; Patrice Peck, Journalist; Wendi C. Thomas, Founding Editor, Publisher, MLK50: Justice Through Journalism; Moderator: Greg Tate, Author, Everything But the Burden: What White People Are Taking from Black Culture

Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Time: 5:30 p.m.–6:45 p.m. ET
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Politics have never been far from the Supreme Court. Now, as in other historical moments, the character of SCOTUS is being challenged. Gaining momentum is a broader push to ensure fair representation for the nation’s larger and more diverse electorate across all branches of government, including the Court. Are there dangers in changing traditions of the highest court, or has the time for reform arrived?

The panel will explore questions such as: Are nine justices serving for life – or until they choose to retire – the best construct for the Court? Why is reform being called for now and what are the merits of the various proposals being put forth? Is retaining the fixed structure of the Court essential to sustaining its legitimacy?

This event is produced in partnership with the National Parks of New York Harbor Conservancy at Federal Hall.

Speakers: Brennan Center Democracy Program Managing Director Alicia Bannon; Aaron Tang, Professor of Law, University of California, Davis, School of Law; Franita Tolson, Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, Professor of Law, University of Southern California Gould School of Law; Moderator: Emily Bazelon, Staff Writer, New York Times Magazine

Date: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Time: 12:30 p.m.–1:15 p.m. ET
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Join Larry Krasner, Philadelphia District Attorney, for a virtual book discussion with moderator Angela J. Davis, an expert in criminal law and procedure. They'll examine Krasner's new book, For the People: A Story of Justice and Power, and his 30-year lesson on the broken system in Philadelphia – a city with one of the highest incarceration rates in the country. After serving as a civil rights and criminal defense lawyer, Krasner ran an unlikely campaign to become district attorney, succeeding based on a simple case for radical reform.

This discussion of Krasner's book and insights offers an inspiring vision of how people can take back power to reform criminal justice.

This event is produced in partnership with New York University's John Brademas Center.

Speakers: Larry Krasner, Philadelphia District Attorney, Author, For the People: A Story of Justice and Power; Moderator: Angela J. Davis, Distinguished Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law