LibGuides: Anti-Racism Resources: Home

Introduction

This resource guide is intended to provide antiracist educational resources with the hope that they provide a starting point for the Penn Carey Law community to educate ourselves to do the important, iterative work needed as we strive to be better allies in this world.

We accept this call to action, and we look to our Penn Carey Law community for partnership and solidarity in healing, learning, and working together to ensure that justice truly does exist for all.

Part of a June 1, 2020 message from Ted Ruger, Dean of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School

Official Statements

Penn Black Law Students Association
From a statement issued on June 1, 2020: “Penn BLSA has decided to create a standing fund for the continued support of Black Lives Matter movements. We will continue sending donations to various organizations that are at the forefront of supporting Black issues.”
A message from the Dean
A message from Dean Ted Ruger on June 2, 2020.
A message from President Amy Gutmann on recent tragic events
President Gutmann's statements of June 3, 2020.
Gov. Wolf Takes Action to Address Law Enforcement Reform and Accountability
Announcement of reforms released by Governor Tom Worlf on June 4, 2020.
Actions for change: No budget increase, new use-of-force policies, changes to union contract, and more
Statement of June 9, 2020 by the Office of the Mayor of Philadelphia on responses by the city.
A Message from Dean Ruger on Anti-Asian Racism and Violence
A message from Dean Ruger on March 3, 2021 offering support to Asian and Asian American members of the Penn Carey Law community.
A Message of Support from E&I
A March 18, 2021 message of support to Asian and Asian American members of the Penn community from Arlene Rivera Finkelstein, Associate Dean for Equity & Justice and Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Officer, and Monica E. Monroe, Associate Dean for Equity & Inclusion.
A message to the Penn community on racial equity and justice
A message from University leadership on April 19, 2021 to affirm Penn's commitment to racial equity and social justice and to describe several campus initiatives.
A message of support
A message of support for members of the law school community from Arlene Rivera Finkelstein, Associate Dean for Equity & Justice and Chief Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Officer and Monica E. Monroe, Associate Dean for Equity & Inclusion, April 19, 2021.
A Message from Dean Ruger on Antisemitism
A message from Dean Ruger on May 26, 2021 condemning antisemitism and listing several campus resources.