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Patch featured Pace University in "Convene Inaugural Social Justice Week Across Campuses"
To educate and empower the Pace Community on topics connected to social and racial justice, inclusion and equality while honoring the memory of former student Danroy "DJ" Henry Jr., who was killed by a police officer 10 years ago, Pace University will host the inaugural Social Justice Week, the University today announced.
The week-long series runs from Oct. 26 to Oct. 30 and includes social justice-centered programming consisting of nearly 50 events created by students, faculty, staff and alumni. Pace University is committed to being an anti-racist institution and Social Justice Week has one goal: to foster advocacy within us all and this starts with education, empowerment and passion. Events are free and some are open to the public.
"This October marks 10 years since the tragic death of DJ Henry, a promising young Pace student and football player," said Marvin Krislov, Pace's president. "As we reflect on his life, I am pleased that our campus community is choosing to celebrate DJ's commitment to justice with this Social Justice Week series of programming. I hope this annual event will serve as a recommitment to work toward our goals of equality and other positive change."
The week will kick off with an overview of how Pace students are leading the charge on advocacy and making a difference on campus and in their communities. Other highlights include an oral history from the founders of the Black Lives Matter movement; a discussion with the president of the National Urban League; presentations about topics such as diversity in the workforce, the gender gap in the technology field, and a conversation with a death row exoneree, among many others topics.
