Panel on Racial Profiling, Social Justice, And The Role of Higher Education

January 15, 2016

On January 28th, 2016 I will be a panelist at Oakland University discussing racial profiling, social justice, and role of higher education institutions when racial injustice tragedies occur across the nation.

This event is a part of the African-American Celebration Month festivities at Oakland University which takes place from January 18 – February 18.

The month of events kicks off with The Keeper Of The Dream Awards Ceremony which honors students who exemplify Dr. King’s vision and promote interracial acceptance and understanding on the Oakland campus and beyond.

I had the honor of being a recipient of the Keeper Of The Dream Award in 2009, and this great honor continues to influence my work and life in deeply felt ways.

I will share any take-aways and reflections from my panel experience either on this site or through Notes from an Aspiring Humanitarian.

Ubuntu,

From Aspiring Humanitarian, Relando Thompkins-Jones, MSW, LLMSW

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Relando Thompkins-Jones

I'm a macro social worker, social justice educator, and consultant who uses media and education to advance equity and social justice within people, organizations, and communities. I am also the Founder, Host, Editor and Producer of Social Justice Origin Stories, a storytelling project that highlights the personal stories and defining moments that have inspired individuals and organizations to labor for equity and social justice. I started Social Justice Origin Stories because I believe in the power of storytelling and making our experiences accessible to others, because I believe in the liberatory effects of social justice education, to support justice-seekers in finding community and feeling less alone given the relentlessness of oppressive systems, and hopefully to be a resource of support and reflection for those who are thinking through how they could best contribute to the work. We need all who can, to do what they can.