Dorothy E. Roberts, J.D.

2015 Solomon Carter Fuller Award Recipient

Lecture Title: Transforming Race in Medicine: Body and Mind, Heart and Soul

Dorothy Roberts is a distinguished scholar renowned for her expertise in race, gender, and the law. Holding the prestigious positions of 14th Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor and George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania, she holds joint appointments in the Department of Africana Studies and Sociology and the law school. Notably, she is the inaugural Raymond Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights.

As an internationally recognized scholar, public intellectual, and advocate for social justice, Roberts has made significant contributions to our understanding of the intersectionality of gender, race, and class in legal contexts. Her groundbreaking work has had a profound impact on various areas, including reproductive health, child welfare, and bioethics. Among her notable publications are the award-winning books "Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty" and "Shattered Bonds: The Color of Child Welfare," along with her role as co-editor of six books on constitutional law and gender.

Roberts' scholarly output extends to over 100 articles and book chapters, further solidifying her reputation as a leading authority in her field. Her influential works, such as "Fatal Invention: How Science, Politics, and Big Business Re-create Race in the Twenty-first Century," continue to shape discourse and policy. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she was honored with the Solomon Carter Fuller Award in 2015, cementing her legacy as a trailblazer in the field of race and law.