The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and the Dr. James Dale Ethics Center at Youngstown State University will present a workshop on critical race theory next month as part of Black History Month.
“What is Critical Race Theory?” occurs 2-5:15 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3 at The Williamson College of Business Administration, Room 3422, 221 N. Hazel St., Youngstown 44503.
How did an obscure academic label become a hotly contested, partisan political issue? The session will examine the controversy, explain the historical background and explore the fundamental issues at stake in an interactive presentation.
The workshop is free, but space is limited. The registration deadline is Jan. 24. To register, email Rachael Chacon (rc*****@cf**.org) or call 330-743-5555.
The program will be led by Attys. Marie B. Curry and Brant T. Lee.
Atty. Marie B. Curry (Juris Doctor/Master of Public Health) is managing attorney of Community Legal Aid’s Health Education Advocacy and Law (HEAL) Project and Immigration practice.
Atty. Brant T. Lee (Juris Doctor/Master of Public Policy) is professor of Law and Director of Diversity and Social Justice Initiatives at University of Akron School of Law.
The workshop was rescheduled from last year. The course has been approved for Continuing Legal Education Credits and Accountancy Credits.
The workshop has been approved by the Accountancy Board of Ohio for 3.0 CPE hours for specialized knowledge. It has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 2.50 total CLE hours, with 2.00 of attorney professional conduct instruction.
Masks are required to be worn indoors on the YSU campus and will be required during the workshop.
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