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Professor Mark Dorosin
No full textRECENT PUBLICATION: Mark Dorosin, 11 BELMONT L. REV. 265 (2023).https://commons.law.famu.edu/homepage-images/1014/thumbnail.jp
Bridge or Barrier: The Intersection of Wealth, Housing, and the Disparate Impact Standard
Full text linkThis note asserts that exclusionary zoning and housing based on income or economic standing can have a disparate impact on race. The disparate impact standard of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, 42, U.S.C.S § 3601 et seq., used in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities, does not do enough to aid plaintiffs in bringing claims where there is a racial disparity in housing. Part One of this paper will discuss the Federal policies that historically contributed to the wealth gap that exists on the basis of race, the legacy of these policies, and how they affect wealth in modern-day. Part Two will discuss the intent of the Fair Housing Act and argue that economic standing touches and affects race: a class intended to be protected by the act. Lastly, Part Three will examine the standard set by the United States Supreme Court in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. Inclusive Communities case and argue that this disparate impact acts as both a bridge and a barrier for bringing claims under the Fair Housing Act
Making America a Better Place for All: Sustainable Development Recommendations for the Biden Administration, Goal 4: Quality Education
No full textIn 2015, the United Nations Member States, including the United States, unanimously approved 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by 2030. The SDGs are nonbinding; each nation is to implement them based on its own priorities and circumstances. This Article argues that the SDGs are a critical normative framework the United States should use to improve human quality of life, freedom, and opportunity by integrating economic and social development with environmental protection. It collects the recommendations of 22 experts on steps that the Biden-Harris Administration should take now to advance each of the SDGs. It is part of a book project that will recommend not only federal actions, but also actions by state and local governments, the private sector, and civil society. In the face of multiple challenges and opportunities, this Article is intended to contribute to a robust public discussion about how to accelerate the transition to a sustainable society and make America a better place for all
What, to the Marginalized Person, is the American Dream
Full text linkI will organize this Note around three themes Douglass articulated in his speech. These themes, which remain timely and relevant over 170 years later, are (1) the importance of attending to those most impacted by injustices; (2) the responsibility of each of us to address the injustices we see in the world around us; and (3) the practice of remaining hopeful in the face of what, at times, may feel like daunting circumstances. I will structure this Note around these three themes as I consider what the American Dream means for marginalized persons. Throughout, I will weave in examples of the FAMU College of Law’s impact and suggest how the College might continue to grow that impact. My intention here is to demonstrate how the progress that we have made since Douglass’ speech might provide a light by which we can begin to piece together a hopeful vision for how each of us can play a part in moving towards an American Dream grounded in principles of justice and equality for all
Quality Education
No full textSustainable development may be one of the most important and potentially transformational ideas to come out of the last century. The ultimate objectives of sustainable development are freedom, opportunity, justice, and quality of life for everyone in this and future generations. While the United States has a substantial body of environmental and social protection laws, we are far from being a sustainable society. The question is what to do.
This book provides a detailed set of recommendations for federal, state, tribal, territorial, and local governments, as well as the private sector and civil society. The various contributions that personal behavior can make toward both public and private governance are included as well. These recommendations would help make America a better place for all. Every American has a role to play.https://commons.law.famu.edu/faculty-books/1058/thumbnail.jp
Silencio: The Hispanic/Latino Reticent Approach to Racism
Full text linkMany Latinos dream of coming to America in search for a better way of life but instead are faced with discrimination based on where they come from, the language they speak, and the pigmentation of their skin. Racial discrimination is one of the most ever-present issues in the United States of America today. Some look at discrimination and believe that it has been “fixed” through our political and judicial processes. However, others know that discrimination is still alive and prominent today. Today, discrimination has manifested itself differently –it is discreet and indirect but still prominent in the daily lives of minoritized communities. The discussion of racism has always been between the Black and White communities –specifically, the oppression the Black community experiences as a result of racism. It has been stated that “the most pervasive and powerful paradigm of race in the United States is the ‘Black-White paradigm.’” Racism and oppression against the Latino community also exist in the United States of America; however, it has received less coverage and recognition than that of the Black community for several reasons
The Roots of the Problem: How the Crown Act Could Remedy the Inadequacies of Title VII Hair Discrimination Protections in the Entertainment Industry
Full text linkThis article will examine the inadequacies of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”) as it relates to hair discrimination in the entertainment industry and how the “Create a Respectful and Open Workplace for Natural Hair” (“CROWN”) Act could help to alleviate those inadequacies. Title VII fails to acknowledge the connection between hair texture/ protective styles and race. The entertainment industry exploits the failures of Title VII when casting African American women for television and film roles. Industry executives have been known to ask actresses to mute or exaggerate their blackness through different requests for their hairstyles