An Introduction to Reconstructionism and Its Potential
Joint Sponsors: ABA Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice, ABA Center for Human Rights
Co-Sponsors:
The ABA Civil Rights and Social Justice Section and the Reconstructionism Project of the ABA Center for Human Rights are co-hosting a non-CLE webinar series exploring the significance of the Reconstruction era (1865–1877) in shaping civil rights, justice, and equality in the United States. The series will examine attempts to undermine the progress of this pivotal period and highlight the lessons and inspiration it offers for addressing contemporary challenges. Structured around the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, the program aims to equip lawyers with fresh perspectives on the U.S. Constitution and its potential to drive societal transformation.
The first webinar, “An Introduction to Reconstruction and Its Potential,” will discuss Reconstructionism generally – its origins, evolution, and ongoing (if underutilized) influence.
Speakers:
Barrett Holmes Pitner – Philosopher, Journalist, Educator; Author, The Crime Without a Name: Ethnocide and the Erasure of Culture in America
James R. May – Dignity Rights Scholar; Richard S. Righter Distinguished Professor of Law, Washburn University School of Law
Moderator:
Etienne Toussaint – Associate Professor of Law, University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law
