On behalf of the National Executive Board of the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA), it is my sincere pleasure to invite you to join NBLSA in Washington, DC from September 15-18, 2010 during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundations Annual Legislative Conference (CBC ALC).
For more information about these events, registration or the CBC ALC, please visit www.nblsa.org/cbc ( http://e2ma.net/go/6767681521/208287648/215014489/1407502/goto:http://www.nblsa.org/cbc ) or give us a call at (202) 618-2572. Registration is now open. We look forward to seeing you in our nations capital!
Best regards,
Melinda M. Hightower
National Chair, 2010-2011
National Black Law Students Association
1225 11th Street N.W
Washington, DC 20001 US
check the comments section for a detailed event listing.
download the CBC ALC packet here: http://bit.ly/9RRiDq
Congressional Kids Day | September 16 . NBLSA visits Washington, DC public schools to educate students about democracy and how to fully participate in the political process. For additional information click here. ( http://e2ma.net/go/6767681521/208287648/215014484/1407502/goto:http://www.nblsa.org/index.php?pID=220 )
ReplyDeleteJudiciary Issues Forum | September 16 . NBLSA partners with Congresswoman Maxine Waters to discuss racial disparities in the criminal justice system and their impact on communities of color. For additional information click here. ( http://e2ma.net/go/6767681521/208287648/215014485/1407502/goto:http://www.nblsa.org/index.php?pID=220 )
Social Action Rally | September 17 . NBLSA teams up with community and political leaders to support the Democracy Restoration Act (DRA). The DRA would restore the right to vote in federal elections to millions disenfranchised Americans, including 13% of Black men, who have been released from prison and are living in the community. For additional information click here. ( http://e2ma.net/go/6767681521/208287648/215014486/1407502/goto:http://www.nblsa.org/index.php?pID=228 )
Chapter Leadership Summit | September 18 . NBLSAs Charles Hamilton Houston Chapter Leadership Summit provides an opportunity for chapter leaders to connect with national leadership and discuss best practices for fundraising, chapter management, and implementing NBLSA programming. Our panels addressing career paths and professional development help chapter leaders explore programming possibilities. For additional information click here. ( http://e2ma.net/go/6767681521/208287648/215014487/1407502/goto:http://www.nblsa.org/index.php?pID=229 )
Networking Events | September 16, 17, and 18 . NBLSA hosts several events during CBC ALC to help you build relationships and extend your personal network. On September 16th, connect with other Black professionals over cocktails at District Restaurant and Lounge. Interact with members of Congress, attorneys, and fellow law students September 17th at our 7th Annual CBC Reception. On September 18th, meet NBLSA alumni and experience incredible views of Dupont Circle at our exclusive Alumni Networking Reception. For additional information click here. ( http://e2ma.net/go/6767681521/208287648/215014488/1407502/goto:http://www.nblsa.org/index.php?pID=227
In keeping with our 2010-2011 theme, A Legacy of Empowerment, NBLSA continues to serve as a catalyst for change, championing issues critical to Black law students and the Black community. Our pursuit of enduring, meaningful change includes judicial, legislative, professional, and grassroots solutions. We support our youth by providing mentorship and advocating for criminal and juvenile justice reform. We secure the right of every American to be heard through their vote through our efforts to eliminate felony disenfranchisement. We position Black law students for success as lawyers and leaders by creating opportunities to cultivate professional networks and develop core leadership skills. The CBC ALC presents you with a unique opportunity to support NBLSAs tradition of excellence and service. We encourage you to participate in the following efforts to empower Black law students and the communities in which they live (click here ( http://e2ma.net/go/6767681521/208287648/215014483/1407502/goto:http://www.nblsa.org/_files/live/2010_Packet.pdf ) for the "CBC 2010 Packet"):
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