University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School in collaboration with Fordham Law School is organising a seminar conversation on Racism in America and its impact on the continent of Africa.
The seminar which would be organised and held on the Zoom virtual platform is themed: 'Black Lives Matter: Racism in America and its implications for Africa.'
The panel to do the discussions are distinguished personalities which shall include: Professor Bennett Capers, Stanley A. August Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School; Professor Gay McDougall, Leitner Center for International Law and Justice.
Other distinguished resource persons are Professor Sheila Foster, an expert in Urban Law and Policy; and Justice Dr Willy Mutunga (Retired), Former Chief Justice of Kenya and president of the Supreme Court of Kenya.
The moderator of the day shall be the current Dean of UPSA Faculty of Law, Ernest Kofi Abotsi, a constitutional lawyer.
Mr Abotsi said, “gathering a distinguished panel of experts from different backgrounds, the panel will examine the issue from a mixed African and American perspective and help provide context for the ongoing protests around the world”.
The seminar is on Monday, June 29, at 4 pm GMT.
To participate in the conversation, please visit: https://fordham.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ay2E70l8SvmM6f_YWiI7MQ
Latest Stories
-
Ouattarra is building a new team – Dr Nyaho-Tamakloe wants patience for under-fire Hearts boss
21 mins -
NSA closes Accra and Cape Coast stadia for maintenance
26 mins -
Hearts of Oak will soon ‘gel very beautifully’- Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe optimistic
32 mins -
Reflo Company Ltd partners Hasaacas Ladies, donates GHS 10K for Super Cup campaign
44 mins -
Ensure your nationwide protest is peaceful – IDEG, others to NDC
3 hours -
NDC demo: ‘Our security guys will deal with any threat we encounter’ – Mustapha Gbande
3 hours -
NDC demo: Approved routes for each region
3 hours -
Asantehene lauds Ewe community for contribution to development of Ashanti Region
3 hours -
Mahama vows to limit Ghana’s borrowing, improve debt transparency if elected
3 hours -
NDC holds nationwide “Enough is Enough” protest against EC today
4 hours -
HAPPY Program has revitalised Ghana’s broiler industry – NAPLE Beta CEO
4 hours -
NDC Demo: ‘If you know you can’t be peaceful, don’t come’ – Mahama
4 hours -
Ken Ashigbey urges NPP and NDC to join forces in galamsey fight as water crisis looms
5 hours -
Government moves to extradite former MASLOC boss from U.S. to serve 10-year sentence – Dep. AG
5 hours -
We were overwhelmed by 400 illegal miners during operation – Eastern Regional Minister reveals
5 hours