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Conversations Beyond the Courtroom.

Justice for All

From Court Administrator to the first ever Director of Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion at the National Center for State Courts, Edwin Bell sits in with Chief Judge Myers to discuss how systemic issues can affect courts across the nation. Tune in as Bell describes his experiences in the court system, his path to becoming Director, and his goals for the future.

Show Notes

  • 1:34 - The Director of Racial Justice, Equity, and Inclusion
  • 3:00 - Edwin Bell’s background
  • 9:56 - Defining racial injustice and inequity
  • 17:26 - How did we get here?
  • 29:39 - How can the NCSC help?
  • 33:58 - Legacy
Open Ninth
Episode 117

Conversations Beyond the Courtroom.

Run time 39:52
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Circuit Judge Donald A. Myers, Jr.
Donald A. Myers, Jr.

Senior Judge

Senior Judge Donald A. Myers, Jr. served as a Circuit Judge from 2011-2021. He was elected as Chief Judge and started his 2-year term on July 1, 2019.

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.