We look forward to seeing you at many of our events commemorating our Decade of Impact. And we invite you to our kick-off celebratory event, a cocktail reception on May 14, 2026, from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm at Bateman, 2nd Floor, Fordham Law School.
This year, the Center on Race, Law, and Justice is celebrating a noteworthy milestone—a decade of Impact, Community, and Scholarship! In addition to celebrating and reflecting on the Center’s legacy over the last 10 years, the 10-year anniversary is a fundraising opportunity to support the Center's desperately needed funding to continue its important work, which runs the gamut from empowering local public high school students, to preparing Fordham Law students to navigate the legal profession and think more broadly about the world, to helping indigenous and customary land rights activists in South Africa.
“The United States is in the midst of a national conversation about race and inequality unlike any seen in a generation.” These words were written when the Center was first launched; they could have been easily written today. The continuing and sustained attacks on foundational American principles and traditions - the brunt of which are borne by Black, brown, poor, immigrant, and LGBTQI communities, and the intersection of those identities - make the work of the Center ever more urgent.
To mark our 10-Year Anniversary, the Center is planning a series of events to culminate in a 10-Year Gala Reception in the Fall. All of these events will highlight the work and impact of the Center and honor four individuals who have been unwavering supporters of the Center. This year, we are proud to honor:
- Professor Robin Lenhardt
- Dean Emeritus Matthew Diller
- Michelle Johnson-Lewis, Esq. Class of ‘93
- Brenda Gill, Esq. Class of ‘95
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