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The Center for Social Justice, Human & Civil Rights works with university and community partners to foster a fair and inclusive society.

Founded in 2013, it brings attention to historic civil and human rights struggles, encourages scholarship that examines issues of social and economic development, sponsors educational events and mentors future social work leaders.

Through all its endeavors, the Center seeks thoughtful examination of community-engaged positive social change. The Center is currently led by Llewellyn Cornelius, the Donald L. Hollowell Distinguished Professor.

Learn more about the Center and how you can get involved through the links below.

Events

As part of its mission, the Center supports symposiums on social and economic development and the Donald L. Hollowell Lecture, as well as other events that encourage the development of policies and structures which support well-being for all.

News

Joel Izlar: What is Mutual Aid? – April 1, 2020

Social Justice Symposium addresses equity, quality of life issues – January 28, 2020

Hollowell lecturer: Need for moral leadership is urgent – March 28, 2019, UGA Today

Emory professor discusses moral leadership at UGA’s annual Donald L. Hollowell Lecture – March 25, 2019, The Red & Black

Leadership ethics expert will give Hollowell Lecture – March 14, 2019, UGA Today

Third annual Social Justice Symposium provides platform to speak on ‘What matters to the community’ – Jan. 25, 2019, The Red & Black

Renowned experts featured in 2019 Signature Lectures – Jan. 16, 2019, UGA Today

Hollowell lecturer shares life lessons – March 29, 2018, UGA Today

Podcasts

Hear experts and activists address topics that affect the human condition on a podcast moderated by students and Center Director Llewellyn Cornelius.

Topics have included healthcare, community organizing, transportation, co-op gardening, and community engagement policy and practice, to name just a few. Explore the entire library of podcasts at the UGA Kaltura site.

Affiliates

Center Affiliates engage in research on topics as varied as health and mental health parity, employment law, social policy for the community, and key issues in higher education, among others. Membership is open to university faculty and education professionals who have demonstrated a commitment to the Center’s activities and goals and share a common interest in interdisciplinary collaboration focused on key social issues of our times.

  • Dawn D. Bennett-Alexander
  • Harold Briggs
  • Mary Ager
  • Y. Joon Choi
  • Llewellyn “Lee” Cornelius
  • Maurice Daniels
  • Zoe Johnson
  • Vivia E. Hill-Silcott
  • Rebecca Matthew
  • Jane McPherson
  • Michael Robinson
  • Tiffany Washington
  • Henry Young
  • Avital “Tali” Wulz
  • Marta D. Collier
  • Dana K. Harmon

Contact

Do you have a question about a human rights or social justice issue, know of someone you want to hear speak, or have an event or project in mind? Contact Center Director Llewellyn “Lee” Cornelius at (706) 542-0244 or [email protected].

We know that one person can change the world, and we want to encourage more people to discover how they can make an impact. Your generous gift supports scholarship and community engagement opportunities that advances civil and human rights. For more information about giving opportunities, contact Megan Powell at (706) 542-5466 or [email protected].

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