Advocacy for Justice Virtual Speaker Series

Organized by the CJI, this series features authors and activists whose work contributes to the pursuit of materially felt racial and economic justice. Watch recordings of past events by clicking on the links below.

Book Bans Are Just the Beginning: The Fight for Education and Democracy with Randi Weingarten
(Feb 4th, 2026)

From Starbucks to Solidarity: How Workers Are Rewriting the Rules with Jaz Brisack (Nov 21, 2025)

Truth Demands: A Memoir of Murder, Oil Wars, and the Rise of Climate Justice with Abby Reyes
(April 17th, 2025)

Love in a F*cked Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together with Dean Spade
(Feb 18th, 2025)

Practical Radicals: Seven Strategies to Change the World with Stephanie Luce
(Nov 25th, 2024)