Columbia Race Talks: Critical Race Theory (CRT2) is a project of the Studio for Law and Culture at Columbia Law School. Produced by students in the Critical Race Theory Seminar Workshop, CRT2 uses critical race theory as a lens to look at charged issues, contested histories and contemporary debates about law, culture and the politics of race. See more information at https://crt2.podcasts.library.columbia.edu
Season 2, Episode 2: Prisoner Re-entry: Theatre and Ritual
“The word theater comes from the Greeks. It means the seeing place. It is the place people come to see the truth about life and the social situation. The theater is a spiritual and social X-ray of its time. The theater was created to tell people the truth about life and the social situation.” –…
2 Sept 2025
Echoes of History in the Future of Immigration: Revisiting the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965
This episode reflects on the 60th anniversary of pivotal Civil Rights Acts, including the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, which reshaped America's racial and immigration landscape. We examine the profound intersection of race, immigration, and the American legal system, exploring how these laws opened new opportunities and perpetuated systemic inequalities.
From the passage of landmark legislation in the 1960s to the ongoing struggle for racial equity today, we ask: How did we get to this point? How have the legacies of these laws continued to affect marginalized communities, especially immigrants of color? And can the framework of Critical Race Theory—challenging structural racism and advocating for policy change—offer a path forward in the fight for justice and equality? Join us as we navigate the complex history and evolving discourse on race and immigration in America.
2 Sept 2025
60 years of the Voting Rights Act: Race, Citizenship and Redemption
With the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, great change was promised. 60 years on, that promise remains an empty one for millions of americans. While Voting rights and the integrity of American elections have been a constant and exhausting part of the national dialogue in recent years, few of these debates have…
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