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Jackson State University Receives $50K Donation From Alum

Jackson State University received a $50,000 donation from one of its alumni.
by NewsOne Staff
04.24.22
HBCU law students rallying for Ketanji Brown Jackson

The KBJ Effect On HBCU Law School Students

While Ketanji Brown Jackson got her legal training at Harvard, her elevation to the Supreme Court opens the door for…
by Donovan Dooley
04.24.22
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NAACP LDF Creates Scholarship For Civil Rights Lawyers

The NAACP LDF has launched a $40 million scholarship fund for aspiring civil rights attorneys dedicated to driving change in…
by NewsOne Staff
08.30.21
Virginia, Colonial Williamsburg, College of William and Mary, historic campus walkway with students

America’s Oldest Law School Appoints First Black Dean

A. Benjamin Spencer is the first Black dean in William & Mary Law School’s 241-year history.
by NewsOne Staff
09.30.21
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#BlackGirlMagic: 16-Year-Old Accepted Into 9 Law Schools

#BlackGirlMagic: 16-year-old Haley Taylor Schlitz has been accepted into nine law schools.
by NewsOne Staff
03.28.20
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Single Mom Of 5 Named Assistant Attorney

A Black single mother whose law school graduation photo went viral has been appointed as assistant county attorney for the…
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20
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Rutgers Law School Appoints First Black Woman Dean

Kimberly Mutcherson made history as Rutgers Law’s first Black woman dean.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.20

Black Law Grads Show You The Real Charlottesville

Our future is looking bright with these young people.
by NewsOne Staff
05.22.18
Tween son poses with mom after her college graduation ceremony

Mother Of 5 To Graduate From Law School

Ieshia Champs, a single mother of five, will graduate from Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
by NewsOne Staff
04.15.18
Protesters March Over Death Of Freddie Gray

A Lesson Before Reading: This Law Professor’s Response…

The letter – written by a group of unidentified students – goes on to say many felt affected by the…
by Charise Frazier
07.12.16

Avonte Oquendo’s Brother Enters Law School to Become…

When Avonte Oquendo disappeared last year, it was his family and members of the autism community who led the charge…
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21

Black Law School Graduate Ends Hunger Strike

In this exclusive interview, NewsOne contributing editor Bakari Kitwana spoke with Zenovia N. Evans, JD, who started a hunger strike…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19