About News News Subscribe Racial Justice and Equity Leadership Crime and Justice Democracy Education Social Equity Domestic Policy & Politics Ethics Health Policy Immigration Political Science Social Entrepreneurship (-) Advocacy Facet Area of Focus - News Ian H. Solomon Paul S. Martin Jay Shimshack Lucy Bassett Facet People - News UVA Humanitarian Collaborative Facet UVA Partner - News Student Stories Alum in Action Research and Commentary (-) Racial Justice and Equity Facet News Type - News Feb 01, 2021 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Moral Call to America Leadership Advocacy Racial Justice and Equity In honor of Black History Month, three members of the Batten community who participated in the School’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations reflect on the activist’s legacy. Learn more Dec 02, 2020 Our Immigration Policy Has Done Terrible Damage to Kids Immigration Advocacy In an op-ed for Scientific American, Batten's Lucy Bassett and co-author Hirokazu Yoshikawa outline immediate steps the Biden-Harris administration should take to begin addressing the trauma inflicted upon children through inhumane immigration policies. Read In Scientific American Oct 22, 2020 Faculty Spotlight: From College Drop-Out to Action-Minded, Award-Winning Professor Leadership Advocacy Racial Justice and Equity Batten's Paul Martin teaches a course aimed at improving experiences for first-generation students at UVA, while also participating in a wide range of activities for the betterment of the Charlottesville community. READ IN UVA TODAY Aug 11, 2020 Racial Equity Task Force Releases Report, 12 Key Recommendations For Action Advocacy Leadership Racial Justice and Equity The University of Virginia’s Racial Equity Task Force today released its report, titled “Audacious Future: Commitment Required,” outlining 12 key initiatives to improve racial equity at UVA. READ IN UVA TODAY Jun 26, 2020 Committing to Advocacy Advocacy Racial Justice and Equity We all want to change the world, but where do we start? Irma Palmer (BA '10, MPP ‘15) offers some tips and tricks. Learn more Stay Up To Date with the Latest Batten News and Events Subscribe
Feb 01, 2021 Martin Luther King Jr.’s Moral Call to America Leadership Advocacy Racial Justice and Equity In honor of Black History Month, three members of the Batten community who participated in the School’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations reflect on the activist’s legacy. Learn more
Dec 02, 2020 Our Immigration Policy Has Done Terrible Damage to Kids Immigration Advocacy In an op-ed for Scientific American, Batten's Lucy Bassett and co-author Hirokazu Yoshikawa outline immediate steps the Biden-Harris administration should take to begin addressing the trauma inflicted upon children through inhumane immigration policies. Read In Scientific American
Oct 22, 2020 Faculty Spotlight: From College Drop-Out to Action-Minded, Award-Winning Professor Leadership Advocacy Racial Justice and Equity Batten's Paul Martin teaches a course aimed at improving experiences for first-generation students at UVA, while also participating in a wide range of activities for the betterment of the Charlottesville community. READ IN UVA TODAY
Aug 11, 2020 Racial Equity Task Force Releases Report, 12 Key Recommendations For Action Advocacy Leadership Racial Justice and Equity The University of Virginia’s Racial Equity Task Force today released its report, titled “Audacious Future: Commitment Required,” outlining 12 key initiatives to improve racial equity at UVA. READ IN UVA TODAY
Jun 26, 2020 Committing to Advocacy Advocacy Racial Justice and Equity We all want to change the world, but where do we start? Irma Palmer (BA '10, MPP ‘15) offers some tips and tricks. Learn more