Center on Race, Inequality and the Law at NYU Law

The Center works to highlight and dismantle structures and institutions that have been infected by racial bias and plagued by inequality. The Center fulfills its mission by convening public conversations with stakeholders, affected communities, thought leaders, advocates, and students; shaping policy, engaging in multifaceted advocacy, and providing training on issues of race and inequality; and leveraging the collective power of partnerships with a diverse array of allies committed to progressive social change. The Center's work is informed by Critical Race Theory, a framework that examines the intersection of race, racism, and the law. The Center is also committed to training the next generation of social justice advocates, and therefore serves as a resource to students and faculty alike to foster a healthy exchange of ideas on the ways in which race and inequality shape and inform the law. In keeping with the Center's mission and methods, our work includes: - Convening public conversations on the intersection of race, inequality, and contemporary concerns - Engaging the NYU Law and broader NYU community on issues of race and inequality - Examining the role of race and inequality on the exercise of discretion in the criminal justice system - Training actors in the criminal justice system--including prosecutors and defense attorneys--to engage a racial justice lens - Examining the role of technology as a means to advance social and racial justice - Publishing op-eds, reports, and various educational materials - Providing technical assistance to organizations and advocates to address issues of race and inequality in their work