Amend: The Fight for America DOCUSERIES & DISCUSSION

751 Campus Drive West,Tuscaloosa AL 35487

21 September, 2021

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University of Alabama DEI Professional Development Initiative 'AMEND: The Fight For America'Docuseries and DiscussionThis docuseries, hosted by actor Will Smith, brings together legal scholars and contemporary artists to examine the path to citizenship in the United States of America through the lens of the 14th Amendment. The University of Alabama Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers this six-week viewing and discussion series as a professional development initiative available only to faculty and staff at UA. Space is limited to allow for social distancing. Time Commitment Participants will meet weekly to view a one-hour episode followed by a facilitated discussion.Those who sign up may choose either Cohort 1 (Mondays) or Cohort 2 (Tuesdays). Please choose only one cohort. Lunch will be provided by Bama Dining, a co-sponsor for the event.Cohort 1 - Mondays Sept. 20, 27 and Oct. 4, 11, 18, 2511 a.m. to 1 p.m. Intercultural Diversity Center, 2100 Ferguson CenterCohort 2 - Tuesdays Sept. 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 12, 19, 2611 a.m. to 1 p.m. Intercultural Diversity Center, 2100 Ferguson CenterOverview of Series Episodes 1-3: Slavery in America through the Civil Rights MovementEpisode 4: Women's RightsEpisode 5: LGBTQ Community RightsEpisode 6: Immigrants' RightsFacilitators Dr. G. Christine Taylor, vice president and associate provost, UA Diversity, Equity and InclusionAnil Mujumdar, assistant professor of Law in Residence and interim director of Diversity and Inclusion, UA School of LawGuest faculty and staff Sign up by Wednesday, Sept. 8. Dr. Christine Taylor Vice President and Associate Provost of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion