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Twenty-Five Years After September 11, 2001: Display Boards, Natasha Nandlal Varyani
Twenty-Five Years After September 11, 2001: Display Boards, Natasha Nandlal Varyani
Institute for Race and the Law
These slides are quotes by the contributors to the book “Twenty-Five Years After September 11, 2001: A Collection of Personal Narratives from the Day and What Followed, edited by Professor Natasha Nandlal Varyani, Director of the Institute for Race and the Law. The slides were displayed at the program “September 11th: 25 Years After, Remembrance, Reflection & Community,” held at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse on Friday, September 11, 2026. The Roger Williams University Institute for Race and the Law, the Boston Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston co-sponsored this program. The book …
Twenty-Five Years After September 11, 2001: A Collection Of Personal Narratives From The Day And What Followed, Natasha Nandlal Varyani
Twenty-Five Years After September 11, 2001: A Collection Of Personal Narratives From The Day And What Followed, Natasha Nandlal Varyani
Institute for Race and the Law
This book is a collection of personal reflections on 9/11, edited by Professor Natasha Nandlal Varyani, Director of the Institute for Race and the Law, printed and distributed at the program “September 11th: 25 Years After, Remembrance, Reflection & Community,” held at the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse on Friday, September 11, 2026. The Roger Williams University Institute for Race and the Law, the Boston Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston co-sponsored this program. A collection of quotes from the contributors is also available in the collection.
A Sign Of Our Times: Cities, Protest And Public Space, Susan Drucker
A Sign Of Our Times: Cities, Protest And Public Space, Susan Drucker
Proceedings of the New York State Communication Association
The U.S. is a country born out of protest, a nation which enshrined in its Constitution the right to assemble and petition the government, which includes the right to protest peacefully. Cities are spatial media and the site of much current contentiousness and controversy in the Trump administration’s America. Cities can be symbols of protest such as sanctuary cities. Appropriation of everyday urban spaces and activities has been key to opposition politics. City streets have historically been the site of sign toting protesters watched o masked members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This paper explores the historical and …
Economic Costs And Rhetoric Of Resisting Diversity, Bill Petkanas
Economic Costs And Rhetoric Of Resisting Diversity, Bill Petkanas
Proceedings of the New York State Communication Association
This paper examines the history of group exclusion in various occupations and the rhetoric used to support programs in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Examples include the Manhattan Project, the Discovery of the structure of DNA, and sports. Rhetorical possibilities are suggested based on the economic advantages of DEI.
Law School News: From Textbooks To Truth: A Civil Rights Journey 3-23-2026, Naomi Zhang
Law School News: From Textbooks To Truth: A Civil Rights Journey 3-23-2026, Naomi Zhang
Life of the Law School (1993- )
No abstract provided.
2026 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Contest Winners Announced At Rwu Law Women In Law Leadership Lecture 3-4-2026, Roger Williams University School Of Law
2026 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Contest Winners Announced At Rwu Law Women In Law Leadership Lecture 3-4-2026, Roger Williams University School Of Law
School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events
No abstract provided.
7th Annual Women In Law Leadership Lecture March 4, 2026, Roger Williams University School Of Law
7th Annual Women In Law Leadership Lecture March 4, 2026, Roger Williams University School Of Law
School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events
No abstract provided.
Law School News: Roger Williams University Marks Fred Korematsu Day With Reflection On Rights And Responsibility 02-02-2026, Kelly Brinza, Roger Williams University School Of Law
Law School News: Roger Williams University Marks Fred Korematsu Day With Reflection On Rights And Responsibility 02-02-2026, Kelly Brinza, Roger Williams University School Of Law
Life of the Law School (1993- )
No abstract provided.
Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Lecture 01-28-2026, Roger Williams University School Of Law
Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Lecture 01-28-2026, Roger Williams University School Of Law
School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events
No abstract provided.
Prison Labor Exploitation, As Easy As “Pie”: Private Industry Exploitation Under Pie Certified Prison Work Programs, Jack Burum
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Police Use Of Force: Barnes V. Felix And Moving Beyond The Moment Of Threat, Rebecca Aitchison
Police Use Of Force: Barnes V. Felix And Moving Beyond The Moment Of Threat, Rebecca Aitchison
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Nothing To See Here. Yet. Ames V. Ohio Department Of Youth Services, Michael J. Yelnosky
Nothing To See Here. Yet. Ames V. Ohio Department Of Youth Services, Michael J. Yelnosky
Roger Williams University Law Review
No abstract provided.
Law School News: Protecting Lgbtq+ Rights In Rhode Island: Insights From The Stonewall Lecture 11-18-2025, Alli-Michelle Conti
Law School News: Protecting Lgbtq+ Rights In Rhode Island: Insights From The Stonewall Lecture 11-18-2025, Alli-Michelle Conti
Life of the Law School (1993- )
No abstract provided.
9th Annual Stonewall Lecture Series: Safeguarding Rights In A Changing Landscape: How Rhode Island Is Protecting The Lgbtq+ Community Through Its Constitution 11-13-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law
9th Annual Stonewall Lecture Series: Safeguarding Rights In A Changing Landscape: How Rhode Island Is Protecting The Lgbtq+ Community Through Its Constitution 11-13-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law
School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events
No abstract provided.
Law Review Symposium: Prisoners' Rights: Protecting Civil Liberties Behind Bars & Beyond 11-7-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law
Law Review Symposium: Prisoners' Rights: Protecting Civil Liberties Behind Bars & Beyond 11-7-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law
School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events
No abstract provided.
Fighting For Fairness Where It's Needed Most 09-22-2025, Jane Govednik
Fighting For Fairness Where It's Needed Most 09-22-2025, Jane Govednik
Life of the Law School (1993- )
No abstract provided.
Middle Schoolers Explore The Rule Of Law At Second Annual Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp 7-17-2025, Jordan J. Phelan
Middle Schoolers Explore The Rule Of Law At Second Annual Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp 7-17-2025, Jordan J. Phelan
School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events
No abstract provided.
Law School News: Middle Schoolers Explore The Rule Of Law At Second Annual Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp 07-17-2025, Jordan J. Phelan
Law School News: Middle Schoolers Explore The Rule Of Law At Second Annual Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp 07-17-2025, Jordan J. Phelan
Life of the Law School (1993- )
No abstract provided.
Law School News: Charting A New Course: From Navy Officer To Legal Advocate 4-22-2025, Jane Govednik
Law School News: Charting A New Course: From Navy Officer To Legal Advocate 4-22-2025, Jane Govednik
Life of the Law School (1993- )
No abstract provided.
Law School News: Rwu Law Ranked #11 Nationally For Most Graduates In Public Interest Law Careers 4-15-2025, Helga Melgar
Law School News: Rwu Law Ranked #11 Nationally For Most Graduates In Public Interest Law Careers 4-15-2025, Helga Melgar
Life of the Law School (1993- )
No abstract provided.
Antiracist Development Institute Workshop At Rwu School Of Law May 5, 2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law
Antiracist Development Institute Workshop At Rwu School Of Law May 5, 2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law
School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events
No abstract provided.
Changemakers: Susannah Johnson : L'25 : Charting A New Course : From Navy Officer To Legal Advocate, Jane Govednik
Changemakers: Susannah Johnson : L'25 : Charting A New Course : From Navy Officer To Legal Advocate, Jane Govednik
Life of the Law School (1993- )
No abstract provided.
Champions For Justice 2025 03-27-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law
Champions For Justice 2025 03-27-2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law
School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events
No abstract provided.
Law School News: Champions For Justice: Celebrating Alumni Leaders In Legal Advocacy And Social Impact 03-31-2025, Jane Govednik
Law School News: Champions For Justice: Celebrating Alumni Leaders In Legal Advocacy And Social Impact 03-31-2025, Jane Govednik
Life of the Law School (1993- )
No abstract provided.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Lecture January 24, 2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Lecture January 24, 2025, Roger Williams University School Of Law
School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events
No abstract provided.
Law School News: Disrupting Legal Education For Equity 11-19-2024, Danna Lorch
Law School News: Disrupting Legal Education For Equity 11-19-2024, Danna Lorch
Life of the Law School (1993- )
No abstract provided.
Integrating Doctrine And Diversity Speaker Series: Echoes Of Slavery: A Deep Dive Into The Citing Slavery Project 11-6-2024, Roger Williams University School Of Law
Integrating Doctrine And Diversity Speaker Series: Echoes Of Slavery: A Deep Dive Into The Citing Slavery Project 11-6-2024, Roger Williams University School Of Law
School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events
No abstract provided.
Thurgood Marshall Memorial Lecture: 80 Years After Korematsu V. U.S.: It's All About Us 10-29-2024, Roger Williams University School Of Law
Thurgood Marshall Memorial Lecture: 80 Years After Korematsu V. U.S.: It's All About Us 10-29-2024, Roger Williams University School Of Law
School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events
No abstract provided.
Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series: Owning Our Values: Supplementing Our Textbooks For Those Engaged In Social Justice, Roger Williams University School Of Law
Integrating Doctrine & Diversity Speaker Series: Owning Our Values: Supplementing Our Textbooks For Those Engaged In Social Justice, Roger Williams University School Of Law
School of Law Conferences, Lectures & Events
No abstract provided.
Changemaker: Samuel Filiaggi: Juris Doctorate: The Powerful Combination Of Representation And Advocacy 10-7-2024, Danna Lorch, Roger Williams University School Of Law
Changemaker: Samuel Filiaggi: Juris Doctorate: The Powerful Combination Of Representation And Advocacy 10-7-2024, Danna Lorch, Roger Williams University School Of Law
Life of the Law School (1993- )
No abstract provided.