Category: Wisdom

Volunteering as a Legal Observer

Protests are incredibly dynamic events; they are loud, confusing, large, and fast. Trying to get a clear picture of what happened, especially when a use of force occurs, requires trained people who know what to look for and can be trusted to tell the unvarnished truth. That's where Legal Observers come in.

The Criminal Justice System and Its Relationship to Race

Once again, citizens find themselves at a crossroad as they are forced to examine their conscience, beliefs, and behaviors surrounding race. Members of the legal community must go a step further, to also examine the ongoing and troubling relationship between the criminal justice system and race.