Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Joins Pace Haub Law in dedication of the Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. Social Justice Reading Room to inspire research and reflection on justice and equity
The Elisabeth Haub School of Law at 男女操逼视频软件, in partnership with and other dignitaries, on Wednesday honored the life and legacy of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., a retired Marine and Westchester County corrections officer, with the dedication of the Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. Social Justice Reading Room.
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The new reading room, located within the Gerber Glass Law Center, is a . The curated collection includes works on housing and the environment, privacy and technology, and critical legal theory, along with other foundational texts that advance understanding of systemic injustice and social reform. The space also features a commemorative plaque and photo exhibition, honoring Chamberlain男女操逼视频软件檚 life and legacy.
Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins secured the funds through a $300,000 state grant, making this dedicated space 男女操逼视频软件 and its mission-- a reality.
Kenneth Chamberlain Jr., , delivered moving remarks about his journey from grief to advocacy.
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The federal civil case stemming from the shooting was led in part by Haub Law Professors Randolph McLaughlin and Debra Cohen, along with alumni Mayo Bartlett and Wali Muhammad. In 2020, , and in 2023, .
Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, who spoke at the event, also shared remarks on the importance of preserving Chamberlain男女操逼视频软件檚 legacy.
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President Marvin Krislov reflected on the significance of the dedication as part of the University男女操逼视频软件檚 broader mission.
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Horace E. Anderson Jr., dean at Pace Haub Law, reflected on the vision behind the new space and the moment it commemorates. He described the Reading Room as a space for research, reflection, and dialogue 男女操逼视频软件 a place where students, scholars, and community members can find resources and engage meaningfully with the issues of equity, justice, and reform that shape our world today.
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The event also underscored the wide-ranging support for social justice initiatives across New York State. In addition to Senate Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins, several elected officials attended the ceremony, including:
Senator Mayer, who serves on the law school男女操逼视频软件檚 Board of Visitors, spoke about the role of legal education in fighting systemic injustice.
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New York State Assemblymember Chris Burdick, who represents the district that includes Pace Haub Law, commended the law school男女操逼视频软件檚 leadership and the reading room男女操逼视频软件檚 impact. He also presented a New York State Assembly Citation to President Krislov and Dean Anderson, recognizing their commitment to justice and legal education.
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Professor Randolph McLaughlin, who co-led the civil case and brought that firsthand experience into the classroom, reflected on the meaning of the moment:
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The event concluded with acknowledgments of the legal team, library staff, and community partners whose contributions made the space possible 男女操逼视频软件 ensuring that the legacy of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. will continue to inform and inspire generations of future lawyers.
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