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Critical Race Studies in Public Affairs Alumni Panel November 25th, 5:00-6:30pm, PAB 2355   RSVP to Marcie Hale marcierose@gmail.com by November 18th   The “Critical Race Studies in Public Affairs” course was started in the Luskin School (then called the School of Public Affairs) in 2006 by a group of Social Welfare, Urban Planning and Public Policy students who were eager to incorporate more content on the impact of structural racism into the curriculum. The goal of the CRS Working Group was to institutionalize a course that would provide the space for students to talk openly about these subjects, and to focus on the structural forces that contribute to racial, gender, and economic inequality.   Currently in its 9th year, the CRS course provides students with an opportunity to discuss the systemic underpinnings of racialization, the importance of intersectionality, and the experiences of marginalized populations within our fields.     Please join us on November 25, from 5:00-6:30pm for an exciting panel of CRS course alumni who will discuss the impact of the CRS course on their current work and career.  Confirmed panelists are:   Tanzila “Taz” Ahmed, MPP, 2009, Voter Engagement Manager Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Los Angeles Carlos Amador, MSW 2011, Lead Organizer California Immigrant Policy Center- Los Angeles Emily Blake, MSW 2012, Principal Business Consultant and Founder  Change for Justice Consulting, Citlalli Chavez, MA Latin American Studies, 2011, Project Coordinator Alliance for California Traditional Arts Eden Jaquinto, MURP ’14, UCLA Law School student Community Organizer, Los Angeles Susie Parras, MSW 2010, Program Manager Vote Riders Nicole Vazquez, MPP, MSW 2009, Adjunct Professor California State University, Dominguez Hills   Please RSVP to Marcie Hale at: marcierose@gmail.com   Dinner will be provided, but space is limited so reserve your seat by November 18, 2014 *location of panel may change, location will be confirmed via email for those that rsvp.