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The Hill
Judge rules case against three men in Ahmaud Arbery death can proceed
“Investigators will be looking at evidence that suggests Ahmaud Arbery was killed because of his race, and a racial slur during or after the crime would be considered evidence of that,” Kami Chavis, law professor and director of the criminal justice program at Wake Forest told CBS News.
June 4, 2020
WGHP
Wake Forest Law offers Pro Bono assistance with unemployment insurance
Wake Forest University School of Law students, working under the supervision of faculty members, will offer guidance and consultation to North Carolina residents who have questions about unemployment insurance and federal supplements, according to a news release. There is no charge for the service. “Our law students and faculty members have been trained and are already helping community members with questions. The COVID-19 economic fallout has led to a tsunami of unemployment filings and the system is overwhelmed,” said Jane Aiken, dean of Wake Forest Law. “We are so pleased our school’s Pro Bono Program can help provide free legal guidance to North Carolinians affected by the pandemic.”
June 4, 2020
The Wall Street Journal
Small and midsize cities see protests against police brutality
“The nation has erupted,” said Kami Chavis, director of the criminal justice program at Wake Forest School of Law, who called the outcry more intense than past protests. “What feels different to me about this time is that there’s so much solidarity across communities.”
June 2, 2020
The Wall Street Journal
Protests spread beyond big cities, from Raleigh to Santa Rosa
The rage and despair sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody has spread far beyond Minneapolis, to communities of all sizes. People took to the streets over the weekend—peacefully and violently—in many small and midsize cities that have seldom, if ever, seen large protests over police brutality. “The nation has erupted,” said Kami Chavis, director of the criminal justice program at Wake Forest University School of Law, who called the outcry more intense than past protests. “What feels different to me about this time is that there’s so much solidarity across communities.”
June 2, 2020
Pew Trusts
The ultimate guide to finding a side hustle
Wake Forest University alumna and entrepreneur Taylor Graustein (’20) and communication professor Rebecca Gill are featured in this piece on recent graduates turning side businesses into careers. With internships canceled and job offers rescinded, Gill, who teaches a course about side hustles and the gig economy, says the first step is to stop worrying — everyone is in the same boat. “There’s not one universal way to handle this. “Everybody is having a different experience and taking different pathways. Be creative.”
June 1, 2020
The Wall Street Journal
Anger and unrest sweep across U.S.
Overall, the protests share similarities with the Watts riots in Los Angeles in 1965 and the demonstrations in 1992 over the verdict in the beating of Rodney King in the same city, said Kami Chavis, director of the criminal-justice program at Wake Forest School of Law. Both took place at times of economic and civic distress.
June 1, 2020
Urdupoint News (Pakistan)
Minneapolis ‘lynching’ underscores urgent need to reform US police
“It’s very disturbing to hear how helpless we feel. But that’s not true. The thing is we could have avoided this,” said Kami Chavis, professor of law and director of the criminal justice program at Wake Forest School of Law. “Substantial criminal law is the reason why we’re in this place,” said Chavis. “The ‘Broken Windows’ policy has a questionable impact on actual violent crime. And it does include infringement on our civil liberties.”
May 30, 2020
Winston-Salem Journal
City takes on landlord-tenant mediation
The Winston-Salem Human Relations Department on Monday will begin mediating landlord-tenant disputes related to the non-payment of rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The department will get help from lawyers, professional mediators and from law students who staff the free legal clinic operated by the Wake Forest School of Law. The law students will go through a training course to make sure they are familiar with landlord-tenant law and the special provisions put in place under COVID-19 emergency declarations related to non-payment of rent.
May 29, 2020
Spectrum News
University offers online resources for LGBTQ+ community
“Reach out to your support systems at your schools,” said Angela Mazaris, director of LGBTQ+ Center at Wake Forest. “They all really care about you and want to know how you’re doing. Reach out to your friends. Reach out to your teachers and professors. Reach out even if you think there’s no point or you might be bothering someone because I promise you you’re not and other people are looking for that connection too.”
May 28, 2020
Victory Institute
Meet the summer 2020 Victory Congressional interns
Leilani Fletcher, a rising junior at Wake Forest, is one of twelve outstanding undergraduates selected nationwide for this summer’s Victory Congressional Internship. The Victory Congressional Internship (VCI) is developing the next generation of out public leaders, and it’s proud of a continued and growing partnership with the LGBT Equality Caucus and other LGBTQ-friendly members of Congress.
May 28, 2020
Religion And Politics
Former Obama staffer offers a primer on religion in public life
“In the past, Americans have reached across their differences and sometimes been able to find agreement about religious expression and exercise in the public square,” said Wake Forest School of Divinity visiting professor Melissa Rogers. Rogers served as executive director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships during the Obama administration. “I hope Americans from across the religious and ideological spectrum will recommit to seeking common ground on religion in public life issues.”
May 27, 2020
The New York Times
It’s not too late to get a virtual internship
“What we have been telling students is that this is not a time to be picky or overly choosy,” said Andy Chan, vice president, innovation and career development at Wake Forest. “This is a time to get experience.” He urges students to work closely with their colleges’ career centers to keep track of new postings, polish their resumes and practice virtual interviews. “We have a team of people who are contacting alumni, as well as searching the job boards and finding jobs that are hard for students to locate. Over these last few months we have found a thousand more jobs than a student could find on their own and are putting them in front of students.”
May 27, 2020