Richard Thompson Ford
Stanford Professor | Racial Equity & Societal Change
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Richard Thompson Ford is a professor at Stanford Law School, where he specializes in civil rights, antidiscrimination law, and urban policy. He is the author of three acclaimed books, including 'The Race Card: How Bluffing About Bias Makes Race Relations Worse' and 'Rights Gone Wrong: How Law Corrupts the Struggle for Equality'.
Ford's research and commentary have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Harvard Law Review, offering incisive perspectives on addressing systemic racial inequities. His keynotes inspire audiences to confront biases and enact meaningful reforms to create a more just society.
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A tailored history of who wears what -- and why
From puffy trousers to pantsuits and everything in between, law professor and author Richard Thompson Ford takes us on a fascinating tour through the history of fashion and the evolution of dress codes that still influence style today, tracing the real consequences people face for the way they dress. He offers an insightful and eye-opening explanation about why people care so much about what others wear -- and explains why you should think twice before calling the fashion police.
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