Here is an example of privilege the legal profession affords those who aren’t black. . As a second year associate at Faegre Baker Daniels, Mary Jaclyn Cook, falsified 135 billable hours while attending her wedding … Read More
Dr. Artika Tyner is on a mission with Planting People Growing Justice (PPGJ) to train the next generation of leaders, and they are starting with knee children! The organization is launching a new children’s book … Read More
Several African-Americans will take seats in Congress when the newly elected members are sworn in Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Read More
When the polls close tonight, Hillary Clinton may shatter the ultimate “glass ceiling” by becoming the first woman President. This is indeed a milestone for women’s leadership, but a closer look at tonight’s history-making moment will reveal eight Black women who are poised to kick open doors that have been difficult for Black women to get through. Despite the growing voting power, America’s 23 million Black women remain underserved and underrepresented. Read More
The National Association of Black Journalists will host a one day conference on legal affairs in Washington, DC on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Read More
Jeree Thomas has joined the Campaign for Youth Justice in Washington, DC as the organization’s new policy director. Read More
Rhonda Mims the Managing Director of Corporate Responsibility for leading international law firm Paul Hastings has been named the board chair of The Executive Leadership Council. Read More
In honor of Women’s History Month, we are celebrating women of color in the legal profession. Everyday this month, we will be posting to our Facebook and Twitter accounts profiles of exceptional leaders using the … Read More
The unexpected death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on Saturday focused attention on the significance of the Supreme Court and on diversity of the judiciary. Read More
By Marcy Mistrett In a historic moment yesterday, President Obama used his executive authority to end the use of solitary confinement for youth in the federal prison system. This action is incredibly important to the … Read More