DPCC at 30: A Chair’s Perspective on History, Legacy, and Future

Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel

Abstract/Description

Marking its 30th Anniversary, this special session reflects on the history, legacy, and foundational evolution of the Division on People of Color and Crime (DPCC). Featuring a panel of former and current DPCC Chairs who have been instrumental in shaping the division, the discussion will explore its origins, key advancements, and future directions through their unique insights and experiences.

Sub Unit

• Area II. Perspectives on Crime / 9. Critical Race/Ethnicity

Individual Presentations

• Founding the DPCC: A Look Back at Our Origins - Chinita Heard, HBCU Criminal Justice Workgroup

• Building Legacy Through Service: Reflections from 2007–2020 - CANCELLED - Elsa Y. Chen, Santa Clara University

• Sustaining Momentum: Chairing in a Time of Change (2010–2012) - Hillary Potter, University of Colorado Boulder

• The Road Ahead: Imagining the Future of DPCC - Shenique S. Thomas-Davis, Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY

Chair

• Everette Penn, HBCU Criminal Justice Workgroup

Organized by a Division or external group?

DPCC @ 30