In light of the latest murder in yet another series of white supremacist violence against black citizens, the Journal of Civil Rights & Economic Development has signed on to a letter of solidarity with our classmates in the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) and with all students of color who face varying degrees of systemic racism on a regular basis. We are deeply grateful for the leadership BLSA has taken during these traumatic times to prepare these statements for student organizations.
JCRED Alum Gregory Brown Jr. '18 Published in NYSBA Labor and Employment Law Journal
Check out this insight from JCRED Alum Gregory Brown Jr. ‘18 that was published in the New York State Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Law Journal:
Enough Is Enough: Eliminating the Manager Rule in Title VII Retaliation Cases
By Gregory C. Brown, Jr.
Introduction
The #MeToo movement has brought workplace sexual harassment out of the shadows and into the light of public awareness and conversation. From the resignation of Les Moonves, the former chairman and CEO of CBS, to the firing of Kevin O’Brien, the former chief of staff for the de Blasio administration, there is a plethora of recent examples of workplace sexual harassment across all areas of employment.
JCRED's Jay Hedges ('21) Published in Chapman University's Fowler School of Law's The Forum
JCRED Staff Member Jay Hedges (‘21) was recently published in Chapman University’s Fowler School of Law’s The Forum. His article, “How a Stubborn Court Perpetuated Injustice in Alvarez” appears in The Forum’s Fall 2019 Issue. The Forum is a publication dedicated to publishing articles that promote Diversity and Social Justice.
The Forum notes that Jay’s article brings attention to decisions surrounding plea deals and the realities of the contemporary criminal justice system. By unpacking Alvarez v. City of Brownsville, Jay examines that case’s insidious effects on defendants’ due process rights.
You can read Jay’s article in The Forum here.
Congratulations Jay!
Jennie Miller and Jillian Fitzpatrick Win JCRED's 2019 Best Notes Award
Last night, the Journal of Civil Rights and Ecomonic Development held its eleventh annual Best Notes Ceremony, a celebration to recognize two students for their extraordinary notes within the Journal. This year’s winner was Jennie Miller for her note Save a Friend’s Life or Risk Your Freedom: The Dilemma Too Many People Face When Witnessing an Overdose. This year’s runner-up was Jillian Fitzpatrick for her note Reframing the Monuments: How to Address Confederate Statues in the United States.
Awards are provided by of the generous donations made by our JCRED alums. Both Jennie’s and Jillian’s notes will be published in an upcoming Journal collection. You can read more about the Best Notes Ceremony on the law school’s website.
JCRED Co-Sponsors St. John's Law Dialogue on Climate Change
Yesterday, JCRED co-sponsored the Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights and Coalition for Social Justice’s bi-annual dialogue day. This year’s topic was climate change. The event consist of opening remarks by Kashif Hussain, the NYC Deputy Public Advocate for Infrastructure and Environmental Justice, followed by small group discussions to address issues related to climate change more in-depth.