UT Law CLE is committed to providing lawyers with the resources necessary to achieve excellence in the practice of law and in their careers as legal professionals, public servants, and leaders in our society. We now focus our efforts on providing free access to content that will help lawyers educate themselves in order to advance the cause of equal justice under the law and to combat racial prejudice in all its forms. We support and practice diversity and inclusion within our team and promote these ideals to our stakeholders.

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Action Through Education

History of The Black Experience - July 2

History of The Black Experience: Freedom? (1865-1877)

The Legacy of Slavery and White Supremacy
Making Freedom
Constitutional Amendments
The Criminalization of Black Life

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Why Microaggressions Aren't So Micro

Why should race be your defining characteristic? Students of color in predominantly white schools often struggle with this question as they are burdened with various microaggressions. Microaggressions have a larger effect on minority students than we realize, but change will not occur unless we learn to take ACTION against microaggressions.

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History of The Black Experience - July 9

History of The Black Experience: The Nadir (1877-1940s)

The Necessity of Jim Crow
Convict Leasing
Sharecropping
Disenfranchisement
Lynching
Black Institution Building
The Lost Cause and Confederate Remembrance

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The Search for Racial Equity

The Search for Racial Equity Series is a global forum offering an in depth study and dialog of racial equity and justice, through forthright discussion and a syllabus that intends to amplify the most authentic and powerful voices of our time and of this movement.

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The University of Texas at Austin

A More Diverse and Welcoming Campus

Message from The University of Texas at Austin Interim President Jay Hartzell

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Texas Exes: Precursors - A Salute to the 1956 Black Undergraduates

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The Precursors

UT’s first black undergraduates tell their stories.

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LGBTQ+

The 'Black, Queer, Feminist' Legal Trailblazer You've Never Heard Of

Code Sw!tch | NPR

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5 Podcasts at the Intersection of Pride Month and the Black Lives Matter Movement

New York Times

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New Implicit Bias Tool Offers Insight and Answers

Despite evidence that diverse workplaces perform better and lead to better financial results, the legal profession has been slow to respond. Conscious and unconscious bias influences hiring, professional development, employee evaluations, and compensations. The study referenced in the article suggests organizational changes to reduce the impact of unconscious bias. Research also suggests that individuals can unearth their implicit bias through meditative practices.

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Working Together: The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Legal Industry

While progress has been made in areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, businesses are still struggling to create the ideal workplace that fosters a sense of belonging. In order to drive real change for diversity, actionable items need to be put in place. Learn more about the current state of DEI in the legal industry and the recommended approaches to improve the workplace.

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Social Media Posts During Turbulent Times:

FAQs on Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities

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Study

Survey: What Diversity and Inclusion Policies Do Employees Actually Want?

What Diversity and Inclusion Policies Do Employees Actually Want? | Harvard Business Review Survey**

We know that diversity matters. In addition to being the right thing to strive for, having a diverse workforce helps companies acquire and retain the best talent, build employee engagement, increase innovation, and improve business performance. Yet corporate diversity still lags, especially at the top levels, which continue to be dominated by white, heterosexual men. Learn more about how to enforce these diversity and inclusion policies.

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Girlhood Interrupted: The Erasure of Black Girls' Childhood

This groundbreaking study by the Georgetown Law Center on Poverty and Inequality provides—for the first time— data showing that adults view Black girls as less innocent and more adult-like than their white peers, especially in the age range of 5–14. These results are profound, with far-reaching implications. The study's findings reveal a potential contributing factor to the disproportionate rates of punitive treatment in the education and juvenile justice systems for Black girls.

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