The ABA Civil Rights and Social Justice Section and the Reconstructionism Project of the ABA Center for Human Rights are co-hosting a non-CLE webinar series exploring the significance of the Reconstruction era (1865–1877) in shaping civil rights, justice, and equality in the United States. The series will examine attempts to undermine the progress of this pivotal period and highlight the lessons and inspiration it offers for addressing contemporary challenges. Structured around the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, the program aims to equip lawyers with fresh perspectives on the U.S. Constitution and its potential to drive societal transformation.
The first webinar, “An Introduction to Reconstruction and Its Potential,” discusses Reconstructionism generally – its origins, evolution, and ongoing (if underutilized) influence.
This presentation is Part 1 in a Reconstruction Webinar Series, hosted in collaboration with the ABA Center for Human Rights.
Part 2: Reconstructing and Deconstructing the Constitution: A Conversation with Scholar and Author Aziz Rana
Part 3: The Importance of Teaching Reconstruction and the Law Today
Part 4: Coming Soon! Wednesday, April 16 – 1:00pm - 2:30pm ET – By Understanding Reconstruction, You Understand the United States: A Discussion with Daryl Atkinson and Barrett Holmes Pitner
Resources
- Dignity Rights in America | James R. May (also available here)
- The Crime Without a Name: Ethnocide and the Erasure of Culture in America | Barrett Holmes Pitner
- The Reconstructionist | Barrett Holmes Pitner and other contributors
