One of the most influential thinkers and writers on civil rights discourse, Professor Derrick Bell addresses the racial and social justice issues at the 13th Dr. Donald H. Smith Distinguished Lecture. Professor Bell is a noted legal scholar and visiting professor of law at New York University. Among Professor Bell's books on race, the constitution and the law are Faces at the Bottom of the Well: the Permanence of Racism, Race, Racism and American Law and And We are Not Saved: the Elusive Quest for Social Justice. Professor Bell is introduced by Dr. Dr. Stanton Biddle.

After the Processor Bell's speech, Professor Bobbie Pollard introduces the lecture's honorary namesake Donald H. Smith, former president of the National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE), and former Associate Provost at Baruch College. Dr. Smith makes the remarks at the event.

A Question & Answer session follows.

The event is moderated by Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Authur Lewin. This event takes place on December 4, 2008, at the Newman Conference Center, Room 750.

[Part I -- 97 min.]
[Part II -- 82 min.]