Episode 9: Why We Need Truth, Racial Healing, and Legal Transformation

03/08/2021 45 min Episodio 9
Episode 9: Why We Need Truth, Racial Healing, and Legal Transformation

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The American Constitution Society recently announced its support for a Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission (TRHT). This episode delves into why we need TRHT in the United States and uses housing segregation as a case study for how racism is baked into our laws and legal systems. Join Zinelle October, Dr. Gail Christopher, and Richard Rothstein for this discussion about how we achieve legal transformation and racial equity in this country. ----------------- Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.org Today's Host: Zinelle October, Executive Vice President at ACS Today's Guest: Dr. Gail Christopher from the National Collaborative for Health Equity Today's Guest: Richard Rothstein from Economic Policy Institute Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: [email protected] Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube ----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2021.Visit the Podcast Website: Broken Law Podcast Email the Show: [email protected] Follow ACS on Social Media: Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | LinkedIn | YouTube -----------------Broken Law: About the law, who it serves, and who it doesn’t.----------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of American Constitution Society 2025.