Critical Race Theory and the First Amendment

Nia Bradley is a sophomore at William and Mary who plans to major in Government with a potential minor in Sociology. She is from Burke, Virginia and spends a lot of her time reading current events. Her current hobbies include going on walks in Colonial Williamsburg, and doing the New York Times Crossword Puzzle. After college, she plans on attending law school. She is very enthusiastic about the D.C. Winter Seminar Program and excited for it to get started.

Sage Futrell is a sophomore studying Anthropology at William & Mary. They are the Marketing Chair for Students for Rare, the Vice President of Documentary club, and a researcher for the Lemon Project Society. In their free time, they enjoy writing creatively and exploring Williamsburg's antique shops.

Abby is currently a senior majoring in economics and minoring in public health. Abby is president of the economics club, undersecretary of student rights and college policy for William and Mary's Student Assembly, and was a three time orientation aide. Abby is an incoming strategy and consulting analyst for Accenture Federal Services.

Atticus, a sophomore from McLean, Virginia, is majoring in public policy with a potential minor in Hispanic studies. On campus, he's a member of the Student Assembly, serves on the Dean's Council, and is part of Sigma Pi. Beyond academics, he enjoys running, reading mystery novels, and teaching workout classes at the campus rec center. He is excited to explore his interest in the intersection of race and the First Amendment within the policy-making process.

Lauren Rothstein is a sophomore government major at William & Mary. She is from Fairfax, Virginia, not too far from the D.C. area. Her academic interests include political science and law, and she is excited to further explore these interests this winter. She is a member of the Division I women's lacrosse team. Lauren is also involved in multiple student organizations including Students for University Advancement, Student Athlete Advisory Council, TribeTHON, and Morgan's Message.