The Pursuit of Justice “Justice is a story that is never fully completed.” — MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR, — JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA
The first virtual View360 began with a video of students answering the question, “What does Justice mean to you?” “Empathy. Inclusion. Fairness. Action and solution-oriented. Rights for all. Work together” are just some of the words Castilleja students shared. This year, our community gathered on couches or around the dinner table to hear inspiring speakers reflect on the meaning of Justice, the school’s 2020–2021 theme. Typically, View360 is an annual event that brings the Castilleja community together in support of the Tuition Assistance program. Over the last 14 years, View360 has raised more than $11M, helping ensure that finances never impede a student from accessing a Castilleja education. View360 speakers Mariano-Florentino “Tino” Cuéllar, Justice of the Supreme Court of California, and Kimberlé Crenshaw, Executive Director of the African American Policy Forum and originator of the term “Intersectionality,” are scholars whose thought leadership has deeply impacted the pursuit of justice. Both shared how their origin story propelled them to pursue careers that would enable them to help others lead better and more just lives. More than 250 viewers joined the livestream, helping raise over $1.2M for tuition assistance this year.
Alecia DeCoudreaux, President Emerita, Mills College, interviews Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar, Justice of the Supreme Court of California
ON IMPROVING JUSTICE:
“It takes effort, ambition. It takes being hungry for more justice. It especially takes the ability to build bridges with people who don’t agree with you on everything.” — MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR
“It’s a really simple metaphor: if we’re all protected against racism and if we’re all protected against sexism, then we have to be protected against it in all of its forms, including its intersecting forms.” — KIMBERLÉ CRENSHAW
Malika Saada Saar, Global Head of Human Rights, YouTube, interviews Kimberlé Crenshaw, Executive Director of the African American Policy Forum
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