Add to favoritesOn Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 3:00pm in the Conservatory, Professor Mark Edwards (William Mitchell), Judge Pam Alexander (Council on Crime and Justice), Liz Loeb (TakeAction MN), and Leroy Duncan (Protect Minnesota) will share their thoughts on race, law, and social justice. This conversation will specifically examine the recent death of Trayvon Martin and who (or…
› Open Vigilantes and Victims: Race, Law, and the Death of Trayvon Martin
On February 13th, William Mitchell’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) held a screening of the “Who Killed Emmett Till?” documentary, which documented the 1955 murder of a fourteen-year-old black teenager, who was murdered in Mississippi for allegedly whistling at a white woman. According to reports, “Till was kidnapped, brutally beaten, shot, and dumped in the Tallahatchie River,…
› Open Mitchell’s Black Law Students Association Hosts Screening of Emmett Till Documentary
During the month of February, William Mitchell College of Law’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) celebrated Black History Month by remembering the past and discussing how we can invest in the future. On February 6th, BLSA hosted its first Annual Black History Month Dinner. This year’s theme was “I Have a Dream”: Access to Education and featured Professor Jim…
› Open Mitchell’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Hosts Successful Black History Month Events
On Saturday, November 12, 2011, the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers (MABL) honored Judge Edward Toussaint, former Chief Judge of the Minnesota Court of Appeals, at its annual scholarship gala. The theme for this year’s MABL gala was Looking Ahead While Reaching Back. MABL honored Judge Toussaint for his distinguished career in the judiciary. Judge…
On Thursday, October 27, 2011, Mitchell’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) held its annual Soul Food Luncheon. This year, the luncheon was held in the cafeteria, where Faculty, staff and students were able to enjoy the delicious cuisine. The menu included fried chicken, fried catfish, jellof rice, jambalaya, macaroni and cheese, greens, candied yams, corn bread, pecan pie, and…
› Open The Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Holds Its Annual Soul Food Luncheon
This month’s soul food luncheon will now be held in the breezeway. All other details remain the same: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27th 2011. $7 per plate, which includes a drink and piece of pie or cake. Please plan on joining us for a taste of traditional soul food, brought…
It’s fast approaching…. Thursday, October 27, 2011 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. $7/plate (drink and desert included) In the Mitchell Conservatory (Across from the cafe) Come join us for some delicious food and great conversation!
› Open BLSA Soul Food Luncheon