New Congress prepares to take their seats with new black members

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Chris

Donald McEachin who was an attorney and a state attorney in Virginia, before being elected to Congress.

Several African-Americans will take seats in Congress when the newly elected members are sworn in Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Read More

Black lawyers Kamala Harris, Kim Foxx among sisters to watch this election night

Posted on November 8, 2016 by Chris

California's Attorney General Kamala Harris is vying to become the only African-American woman in the United States Senate.

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

Nat’l Association of Black Journalists to host one day conference on law and justice issues

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Chris

The National Association of Black Journalists will host a one day conference on law and justice Saturday, September 24th in Washington, D.C.

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

Attorney Jeree Thomas joins the Campaign for Youth Justice

Posted on July 20, 2016 by Chris

Jeree Thomas is the policy director at the Campaign for Youth Justice.

Jeree Thomas has joined the Campaign for Youth Justice in Washington, DC as the organization’s new policy director. Read More

Rhonda Mims named Board Chair of The Executive Leadership Council

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Chris

Rhonda Mims of Paul Hastings has been named Board Chair of The Executive Leadership Council. {Photo Credit: Michael Quain of Los Angeles}

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

Unexpected death of Justice Antonin Scalia puts SCOTUS in the spotlight

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Chris

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia died Saturday, February 13 after serving nearly 30 years on the nation's highest court.

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

Thank You President Obama For Ending Solitary Confinement for Youth in Federal Prisons

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Chris

Pres Obama tours the Residential Drug Abuse Prevention Unit at El Reno federal prison in Oklahoma {White House Photo by Pete Souza}

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

Lawyer turned musician partners with My Brother’s Keeper Alliance

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Chris

The Paula Boggs Band is partnering with the My Brother's Keeper Alliance and The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. on a new project. [Photo Courtesy: Paula Boggs]

For nearly thirty years Paula Boggs distinguished herself in the practice of law first as an attorney in the Army General Counsel’s, then as a White House lawyer, later as a federal prosecutor, and finally … Read More

Hearing expected in the Freddie Gray case

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Chris

A judge is expected to hear motions in the Freddie Gray case Wednesday, September 2. Six Baltimore Police officers were indicted in connection with Gray's in custody death.

A judge in Baltimore is expected to hear preliminary motions in the Freddie Gray case on Wednesday.
In May, Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby announced indictments against six officers involved in the arrest of Gray who died while in police custody.
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Loretta Lynch confirmed as Attorney General

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Chris

Loretta Lynch, President Obama's nominee for Attorney General, could have her confirmation vote this week.

The United States Senate confirmed Loretta Lynch as the 83rd United States Attorney General on Thursday by a vote of 56-43, Lynch will be the first African-American woman to hold the post. Read More

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