Category: Current Topics

Many Reasons Why I Joined the SDCBA’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Division

By Taneashia R. Morrell
SDCBA DEI Division Vice Chair
Programs & Events 2023

A sense of belonging is priceless. The DEI Division at the SDCBA has created a space for lawyers and the legal community to use their different perspectives and backgrounds to actively work against all forms of racism and discrimination within the legal profession and the justice system. Diversity not only fosters a sense of belonging and inclusivity, but also brings a wealth of perspectives and ideas that benefit the legal community as a whole. Read More

Making Antiracism a Core Value in Academic Institutions

By Taneashia Morrell

Within and outside our academic walls, it is essential that educators and administrators (1) create a culture of academic health, equity, and equality that empowers all students, especially those populations who have historically been marginalized and oppressed; and (2) uproot the manifestations of racism that are visible and invisible in our academic institutions. Read More