2021 Race and the Law Symposium: How Voting and Politics Affect Opportunities for People of Color
4 videos • 11 views • by Vermont Law and Graduate School Focusing on systematic racism in America's voting system, a diverse array of speakers and panelists discuss how laws on voting and politics impact people of color. Their insight reveals avenues legal professionals can take to make the voting process more equitable for all Americans regardless of their racial or ethnic backgrounds. The three panel discussions address how laws impact people of colors' access to voting, if their votes really count, and if abolishing the Electoral College would result in more equitable politics. Delivering the keynote address is Kendra Brown JD’12, the director of public policy for MasterCard. Brown is a former congressional staffer for Representatives G.K. Butterfield, Dwight Evans, and Maxine Waters, and served as the policy director for the Congressional Black Caucus. Brown is also the former national chair of the National Black Law Students Association, where she was active in election protection, leadership training and development, and extensive advocacy efforts.