The Importance of Black History Month and Events Around the College of Law Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library Blog
February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the profound contributions of African Americans throughout history. This annual observance serves as a crucial reminder of the struggles, triumphs, and enduring resilience of the Black community.
The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom was 60 years ago today -- August 28, 1963. We look back at that historic day, both at how it developed and its aftermath, in an era when terrorism, violence and assassinations targeted civil rights volunteers, workers and organizers.
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action programs in college admissions
This article was updated on June 29 at 4:09 p.m.In a historic decision, the Supreme Court severely limited, if not effectively ended, the use of affirmative action in college admissions on Thursday.
Juneteenth Celebrates a Great American Achievement
The emerging culture war over the holiday is misguided. In reality, Juneteenth celebrates one of the greatest triumphs of America and its founding principles.
NARA: Archivist of the United States Shogan Announces Plans for Permanent Emancipation Proclamation Display
From the National Archives and Records Administration: Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan announced earlier today [June 17]that the National Archives plans to place the Emancipation Proclamation on permanent display in the Rotunda of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. “When President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, he […]
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have played a vital role in shaping America as we know it, contributing to every facet of industry, including higher education. Since 1990, the U.S. has used the month of May to recognize and celebrate Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. The Department of Distinctive Collections (DDC) celebrates […]
Room for Improvement: Recognizing Unconscious Bias When You See It
By Candice Fong (Follow us on LinkedIn) Years ago, I helped a female BIPOC colleague put together a session with a speaker. On the day of the presentation, I walked into the room and introduce…
“Breaking Ground” Powell Library Exhibit: 40 Years of UCLA Asian American Studies
When I was a high school student in the mid-1960s, I used to trek up to the West Wing of UCLA’s Powell Library on Sunday nights. This was the place to see and be seen in the social scene of …
In honor of Black History Month the CRIV blog is highlighting some of the collections related to the history of Civil Rights. These collections contain photos, documents and other resources that ca…
By Jennifer Mendez What is Latinx (or Hispanic) Heritage Month? Each year, Americans observe National Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, c…
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022: PALABRA Archive Releases 50 New Streaming Recordings | 4 Corners of the World
(This is a guest post by Catalina Gómez, Curator of the PALABRA Archive in the Latin American, Caribbean and European division) Following its annual National Hispanic Heritage Month tradition, the Hispanic Reading Room in the Latin American, Caribbean and European division (LAC&E) announces the digital release of 50 new streaming audio recordings in the PALABRA …
Ida B. Wells, W.E.B. Du Bois, and the Maps of American Racism | Timeless
The Library's Geography and Map Division has created a complex StoryMap that documents the nation's history of redlining and violent racism, including thousands of lynchings. The maps draw on the historical work of Ida B. Wells, W.E.B. Du Bois and many others.
The Mission: Eliminate Systemic Racism in the Legal System - LexisNexis' Ronda Bazley Moore (TGIR Ep. 179)
This week we are joined by LexisNexis' Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer and Head of Global Talent Development, Ronda Bazley Moore. Ronda and a team
How Far Along Are You on That Anti-Racist Reading List?
By Lynie Awywen Black Lives Still Matter. It has been over two years since the untimely death of George Floyd, a Black man who died when Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer, knelt on his ne…
Fred Korematsu Winning Justice | In Custodia Legis
This blog post, part 2 in a series, discusses the coram nobis proceeding relating to Fred Korematsu's earlier conviction as a nisei prisoner of a Japanese internment camp in the United States during WWII.
Zanelle Brown | Many states and local municipalities, as well as private businesses, will close up shop in observation of the new federal holiday, Juneteenth.
Juneteenth and the Need for a Single-Story Narrative about American History
Today is the second official celebration of the Federal Holiday, Juneteenth. Some of us are working on this day. Some of us have the day off. Some of us
Arab American Heritage Month Celebration Recap | Marx Markings
Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month April is Arab American Heritage Month and all of last month we have been highlighting resources to learn more about Arab American issues. Below we recap those resources. National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM) celebrates the heritage, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans. Immigrants with origins from the Arab world
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Recognizing AAPI Month: The Judge Thomas Tang Papers - Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library Blog
A few weeks ago I was introduced to a 2017 Federal Judiciary Report titled “Tracking the Integration of the Federal Judiciary” and the work of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA). The report “provides an in-depth listing of minority judges who serve in Article III courts,” and “as of May 7, 2020, there are 1,387 active and senior judges, of which only 274 are judges of color.” 38 of those judges identify as Asian-Americans & Pacific Islanders. In recognition of May being Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month and to highlight the need for more active federal judges who identify as AAPI (and those who identify as BIPOC), I’d like to highlight the Law Library’s Judge Thomas Tang Papers.
National Hispanic Heritage Month: A Word from Circulation - Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library Blog
Here at the Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library circulation desk, we serve as a home base to the James E. Rogers College of Law students and public patrons. As some of the first faces you see when you walk in, we are the first to answer any questions you may have on course textbooks, locating resources, or most importantly Lost & Found. However, rarely do we get questions about our additional resources and collections here in the library. As an LIS professional and advocate of continual learning, I’m often eager to encourage students to take a moment to explore all that our Libraries has to offer. That is why in recognition and celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, we at the circulation desk are going to take a moment explore the rich history of why we celebrate as well as highlight some of the exciting stories and collections we have available on campus.
Día De Los Muertos Event - Friday, September 29, 2021 - Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library Blog
On Friday, October 29 beginning at 5pm, the Latinx Law Students Association (LLSA) together with the Daniel F. Cracchiolo Law Library will be commemorating Día de los Muertos. During this event, LLSA will provide arts and crafts to create and contribute mementos (or bring your own) for the ofrenda, which will be set up in the Law Library lobby from Oct. 29 – Nov. 3. Also, we will be screening the movie Coco, around 5:30 or 6pm, with introductory remarks by LLSA members.