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Those with mental illness often have their rights restricted, seemingly out of necessity. This presentation will explore what social justice looks like from the perspective of someone with a mental illness, covering topics such as Kendra's Law and the Mad Pride movement.
The Student Leadership Conference runs April 5-8, with sessions each day. The full listing of events can be found below:
- April 5, 11:00-12:00 pm: My Journey Into Social Justice
- April 5, 6:00-7:00 pm: Blackness in Latin America and Beyond
- April 6, 11:00-12:00 pm: What is the Goal of Social Justice for the Mentally Ill?
- April 6, 6:00-7:00 pm: What are the Social Inequalities in the Latin Community?
- April 7, 11:00-12:00 pm: Creating an Inclusive Space for Disabled Students
- April 7, 6:00-7:00 pm: Social Justice, Then and Now
- April 8, 11:00-12:00 pm: Keynote Address: Dr. Johnathan Quash, CUNY Black Initiative
The first 100 students who attend at least one conference session will be eligible to receive a special gift. If you are interested, you can submit your address information when you register for each session. Please note that we cannot ship any items to PO boxes or outside of the United States.