The Equity & Justice Institute

Lecture Series

The Equity & Justice Distinguished Lecture Series is a key feature of the Equity & Justice Institute.

The series helps stimulate dialogue among students, educators and community leaders committed to tackling the problems of racism, poverty, war, environmental degradation, educational inequities, religious persecution, genocide and other forms of injustice. Every year, we feature a guest speaker or film screening that specifically enhances our existing curriculum on the Holocaust and other forms of genocide and/or religious oppression.

These events are free and open to the public. If you are not a member of the Crossroads community and you would like to be notified of upcoming Speaker Series events, please click here.

Next Event in the Series

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The Importance of Voting Rights in Our Communities

Please join us for a conversation with Chief Legal Officer of the Southern Poverty Law Center Derwyn Bunton, who will speak on the importance of voting rights in our communities. His presentation will be followed by a Q&A. Voter registration will also be available at the event, so don't miss this opportunity to get registered and make your voice heard! If you’d like to register to vote, please bring your ID.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Derwyn Bunton is the Southern Poverty Law Center’s chief legal officer. He is responsible for the strategic direction of the SPLC’s litigation to ensure that every case its attorneys pursue advances the organization’s four key impact goals: fighting to protect our democracy, dismantling white supremacy, eradicating poverty and ending mass incarceration. Previously, Bunton led the Orleans Public Defenders office in Louisiana, where he drew attention from state and national media for his dogged defense of indigent defendant rights. Bunton received his bachelor’s degree in political science from San Diego State University and his law degree from New York University School of Law.

Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors
Southern Poverty Law Center, 1 VoteCloser, Sankofa and Women's March Foundation.

DETAILS
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences
Joanie Martin Community Room (Norton Campus)
1634 18th St., Santa Monica

This event is free and open to the public.
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Lecture Series

Event Recordings

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Art & Activism in the LGBTQ+ Community

On May 11, 2023, the Crossroads School Equity & Justice Institute hosted a moderated talk with a diverse panel of LGBTQ+ activists, advocates and artists who discussed the role of art, spectacle and creative expression in the movement for LGBTQ+ rights.

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Elizabeth Ito

On April 17, 2023, the Crossroads School Equity & Justice Institute welcomed writer and director Elizabeth Ito to campus to discuss the inspiration behind her Peabody-Award winning children’s animated Netflix series, “City of Ghosts.” The show celebrates Los Angeles’ diverse neighborhoods while exploring subjects including language, Indigenous cultures, gentrification, tradition and family.

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