AAAC 2025 Social Justice Talk

 

The African American Alumni Committee commemorated a longstanding tradition of celebrating Black History Month with the 2025 Social Justice Talk.  

A distinguished panel of alums, practitioners, advocates, and faculty will engage in meaningful dialogue about critical topics, including: 

  • The implications of the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision on African American education, employment, and economic mobility. 
  • The impact of recent state legislation on access to essential healthcare, including reproductive and gender-affirming care. 
  • The efforts to reshape racial and cultural identity narratives in education and public discourse.
  • Strategies to combat historical disinformation, particularly regarding slavery's impact in the U.S.
  • Innovative approaches to protect and advance marginalized communities' rights. 

 

The 2025 AAAC Social Justice Talk
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Panel of Speakers

On Wednesday, February 19, 2025, the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, in collaboration with the African American Alumni Committee (AAAC), hosted a thought-provoking panel discussion in the lobby of Edith Abbott Hall. 

 

Panelist and Facilitators
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This timely conversation brought together scholars, healthcare leaders, and community advocates to examine the evolving landscape of racial and social justice in response to recent policy and legal shifts.