Tag Archive for: Social Justice

Graphic depicting an image of Martin Luther King Jr. as well as Rev. James Lawson and UCLA studentsGraphic by Tina Ly/UCLA. Photos by UCLA and UCLA Labor Center

UCLA nonviolence class connects students to Martin Luther King Jr.’s enduring legacy

The class taught by Rev. James Lawson Jr. has motivated students…
A meeting between citizens and members of the municipal police in Medellín, Colombia.

In developing countries, no quick fix for strengthening police–civilian relations

Study co-led by UCLA’s Graeme Blair finds community policing…
Image of Rev. James Lawson speaking to interns in the Dream Summer program, a fellowship opportunity for student immigrants and their allies.UCLA Labor Center

A perfect tribute: UCLA names labor center building in honor of Rev. James Lawson Jr.

By Madeline Adamo Civil and labor rights icon and 20-year…
Image of Dr. Mishuana Goeman

UCLA faculty lead multicampus effort to highlight Indigenous voices

Centering Tribal Stories will train University of California…
U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu speaks with UCLA professor Abel Valenzuela during an audience Q&A following the Winston C. Doby lecture.

U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu says government can help make society more just for all

U.S. Rep. Ted Lieu came from Taiwan to the United States…