Amend: The Fight for America DOCUSERIES & DISCUSSION

This 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, 25
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Intercultural Diversity Center, 2100 Ferguson Center

Cohort 2 - Tuesdays

• Sept. 21, 28 and Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Intercultural Diversity Center, 2100 Ferguson Center

Overview of Series

• Episodes 1-3: Slavery in America through the Civil Rights Movement
• Episode 4: Women's Rights
• Episode 5: LGBTQ Community Rights
• Episode 6: Immigrants' Rights

Facilitators

• Dr. G. Christine Taylor, vice president and associate provost, UA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Anil Mujumdar, assistant professor of Law in Residence and interim director of Diversity and Inclusion, UA School of Law
• Guest faculty and staff

Sign up by Wednesday, Sept. 8.

Host or Publisher The Division of Diversity Equity and Inclusion, The University of Alabama