Open Ninth

Conversations Beyond the Courtroom.

Re-Release: Justice for All

Open Ninth - Episode 170

As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, we want to spotlight the importance of addressing racial inequity in our courts. Back in 2020, Edwin Bell, the Director of Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion at the National Center for State Courts, joined us to discuss how systemic issues can affect courts across the nation. Tune in to hear how these issues have developed over the years and how the NCSC helps promote changes to support racial justice. OpenNinth.fm

Timestamps

  • 01:34 – Stepping into the Director position
  • 03:00 – Background of Bell
  • 09:56 – Defining racial injustice and inequity
  • 17:26 – How these issues develop
  • 29:39 – How the National Center for State Courts help
  • 33:58 – Legacy
Open Ninth
Episode 170

Conversations Beyond the Courtroom.

Run time 39:52

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In this episode

Chief Judge Lisa T. Munyon
Lisa T. Munyon

Chief Judge and Open Ninth host

Chief Judge Lisa T. Munyon has been a Judge with the Ninth Judicial Circuit for 18 years. She is the Ninth Circuit's first female Chief Judge.

Edwin T. Bell

Director of Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion, National Center for State Courts.

Edwin T. Bell is the Director of Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion at the National Center for State Courts.