News Archive

	October 28, 2004
	NBA CONVENED IN CHICAGO FOR THEIR SIXTEENTH ANNUAL WILEY A. BRANTON ISSUES SYMPOSIUM In remembrance of Dean Wiley A. Branton, an activist for civil, social and economic justice, the National Bar Association hosted its Sixteenth Annual Issues Symposium and Award Luncheon in Chicago, Illinois at the Drake Hotel, October 20 - 24, 2004. This years topics included: "The Voting Rights Act: What It Is, What It Was and What It Will Be"; "Voting Rights and Wrongs: An Examination of Disenfranchisement and Attempts to Deteriorate the Voting Rights Act" and "Count My Vote! Election Protection, Voting Litigation and Legislation ." More >
	October 14, 2004
	TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE, THE HONORABLE JOYCE LONDON ALEXANDER On Friday, October 15, 2004, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts will celebrate twenty-five years of service by the Honorable Joyce London Alexander who became the first African American woman Magistrate Judge in the nation’s history when she was sworn in on August 6, 1979. Alexander also became the first African American Chief United States Magistrate Judge on January 2, 1996 and the first African American woman chief judge of any court in Massachusetts. The ceremony will highlight the unveiling of her portrait which will be presented by her former law clerks. More >
	September 10, 2004
	NBA PRESIDENT KEENAN ADDRESSES THE LEGAL RAMIFICATIONS OF HEALTH CARE ISSUES IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY AT CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS BRAINTRUST Friday, September 10, 2004- Yesterday, National Bar Association President Kim M. Keenan participated on a congressional braintrust of professionals addressing the legal ramifications of the lack of access to health care within African American communities. The panel was convened by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) as part of the 34th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Conference held September 8 – 11, 2004 in Washington, D.C. Keenan joined medical professionals in addressing how African Americans and other minorities receive substandard care and very little preventative care. More >
	August 1, 2004
	NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION URGED TO UNITE WITH AFRICAN AMERICAN COALITION TO ERADICATE HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES AND DRUG ABUSE MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2004. National Bar Association President Clyde Bailey today presented the Roland B. Scott Memorial Lecture before the National Medical Association's Pediatric Section in San Diego, California. Celebrating its 109th anniversary, the NMA is this nation's oldest and largest Association of African American physicians. More >
	July 30, 2004
	NBA ENDORSES ABA KENNEDY COMMISSION RESOLUTIONS MONDAY, JULY 30, 2004. Since submitting its testimony to the ABA Justice Kennedy Commission on the Criminal Justice System, the National Bar Association has been vigilant in following the developments emerging from this important Commission. More >
	July 23, 2004
	CRUMP LAW CAMP GRADUATES URGED TO STAY THE COURSE Friday, July 23, 2004. National Bar Association President Clyde Bailey addressed the 5th Annual Graduation of the Crump Law Camp during ceremonies today at the University of the District of Columbia. A diverse group of thirty four students from over seven states participated in this year's Camp hosted by the Howard University School of Law. More >
	July 12, 2004
	NBA SPONSORS CIVIL RIGHTS SYMPOSIUM AT 95th ANNUAL NAACP NATIONAL CONVENTION Monday, July 12, 2004. President Clyde Bailey extended greetings at the Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Memorial Lecture Luncheon during takes the 95th Annual NAACP National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Honorable Stephen G. Breyer, Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court, was the keynote speaker for the event that attracted over 350 delegates. More >
	June 21, 2004
	NBA BANKRUPRTCY LAW SECTION HONORS UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY JUDGE HONORABLE CORNELIUS BLACKSHEAR More than 800 members from the bankruptcy bar and bench and other distinguished guests from the judiciary joined the National Bar Association Bankruptcy Law Section (NBA-BLS)in honoring United States Bankruptcy Judge Cornelius Blackshear during a special AwardsGala and Ceremony held at New York City’s Marriott Marquis on May 27, 2004. More >
	June 1, 2004
	NBA SUBMITS TESTIMONY ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM REFORMS With ABA Kennedy Commission on April 30, 2004 National Bar Association President Clyde Bailey submitted a detailed statement to the ABA Justice Kennedy Commission stating the NBA's position on mandatory minimum sentences, sentencing guidelines, and the disproportionate incarceration of African Americans. More >
	May 11, 2004
	PRESIDENT CLYDE BAILEY KEYNOTE SPEAKER FOR MONROE COUNTY (NEW YORK) BAR ASSOCIATION LAW DAY PROGRAM ON APRIL 30, 2004 National Bar Association (“NBA”) President Clyde Bailey was keynote speaker at the Law Day Program, commemorating Brown v. Board, of the Monroe County Bar Association (MCBA) held at the Rochester Convention Center, Rochester, New York. The theme for the luncheon and awards program, co-sponsored by the Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys and the Rochester Black Bar Association, the local NBA Affiliate, was “To Win Equality by Law: Brown v. Board at 50.” More >
	May 7, 2004
	EVERETT BELLAMY RECEIVES NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION PRESIDENTIAL AWARD The National Bar Association (NBA) honored Everett Bellamy with a prestigious Presidential Award. The award was presented to Bellamy at the NBA Annual Heman Marion Sweat Luncheon which was held during the Association's 24th Annual Mid-Year Conference in Washington DC. More >
	April 23, 2004
	NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION BANKRUPTCY LAW SECTION HONORS JUDGE CORNELIUS BLACKSHEAR Special Gala Awards Dinner and Ceremony to be held May 27, 2004 New York Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York, NY NEW YORK, April 22, 2004---The National Bar Association Bankruptcy Law Section will honor United States Bankruptcy Judge Cornelius Blackshear during a special Gala Awards Dinner and Ceremony Thursday May 27th at New York City’s Marriott Marquis. More >
	April 14, 2004
	NBA PRESIDENT CLYDE BAILEY ADDRESSES UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE BLACK LAW STUDENT ASSOCIATION BANQUET ON APRIL 10, 2004 President Clyde Bailey was keynote speaker at the Julian Blackshear Scholarship Gala sponsored by the Black Law Students Association of UT. UT BLSA is the 2004 recipient of the Southern Region BLSA award for best Chapter. More >
	April 13, 2004
	NBA PRESIDENT CLYDE BAILEY AND CONGRESSMAN ELIJAH CUMMINGS ADDRESS BLACK SOCIAL WORKERS President Bailey was invited to extend greetings to delegates attending the 36th Annual Conference of the National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW), April 8, 2004 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Speaking during the Public Policy- Legislative Institute, President Bailey focused his remarks on potential NBA/NABSW partnership opportunities consistent with the conference theme “Building African-Centered Partnerships For An Effective Social Work Agenda.” More >
	March 31, 2004
	NEMPOWERMENT THROUGH LAW AND JUSTICE AGENDA ("ETLJA") Taskforce The Empowerment Through Law and Justice Agenda Task Force ("ETLJA") is a coalition-based national legal empowerment platform to address issues which have disproportionately affected our communities over the past several years, such as attacks on affirmative action and changes in the law which sanction increased police brutality and make it more difficult to prove race discrimination. More >
	March 27, 2004
	NBA PRESIDENT CLYDE BAILEY ATTENDS 9th ANNUAL SMALL FIRMS/ SOLO PRACTITIONERS CONFERENCE IN SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO After leaving the NBLSA Annual Meeting in Boston, Mass., President Bailey journeyed to San Juan to meet with and address the delegates to the Small Firms/Solo Practitioner's Division during their 9th Annual Meeting, March 19 - 21. More >
	March 5, 2004
	NBA PRESIDENT CLYDE BAILEY PINS LETTER ON DIVERSITY President Clyde Bailey pins letter on diversity to the readers of The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, a national legal newspaper with a circulation of over 30,000 in-house counsels. Bailey urges corporate law departments and law firms to increase their retention of minority and women owned legal service providers. More >
	March 3, 2004
	NBA PRESIDENT CLYDE BAILEY ADDRESSES THE LOUISIANA JUDICIAL COUNCIL National Bar Association President Clyde Bailey was the keynote speaker for the NBA Louisiana Judicial Council during its 6th Annual Conference on February 28, 2004 at the Isle of Capri Hotel, Shreveport, La. The Honorable Judge Curtis Calloway, outgoing president of the Judicial Council, introduced President Bailey as one who supports the concerns of the judiciary. More >
	March 3, 2004
	National Bar Association's Diversity Pledge Gets Top Endorsement National Bar Association President Clyde Bailey urges corporations and law firms to endorse the NBA Diversity Pledge, calling for increased opportunities for minority and women lawyers, during the opening session of the 17th Annual Commercial Law Section Corporate Counsel Conference in San Antonio, Tex., February 26, 2004. More >
	March 2, 2004
	NBA PRESIDENT CLYDE BAILEY CONGRATULATES NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR JAMES E. MCGREEVY National Bar Association President Clyde Bailey sends congratulatory letter to New Jersey Governor James McGreevey for his Executive Order in support of Environmental Justice. More >
	February 28, 2004
	FEBRUARY 28, 2004 PROCLAIMED CLYDE BAILEY DAY BY TWO CITY MAYORS National Bar Association President Clyde Bailey received Keys to the City from Mayor Keith Hightower of the City of Shreveport, Louisiana and Mayor George Dement of the City of Bossier City, Louisiana. More >
	February 25, 2004
	NBA PRESIDENT CLYDE BAILEY ADDRESSES THE ST. PETERSBURG BAR ASSOCIATION National Bar Association President, Clyde E. Bailey delivered the luncheon speech at the St. Petersburg Bar Association Membership Luncheon. "This is the fourth year that the NBA President has been invited to speak at this Membership Luncheon, starting with President Evett Simmons, according to David Abbey, President of the St. Petersburg Bar. More >
	February 18, 2004
	NBA PRESIDENT DECLARES 2004 NBA MID-WINTER MEETING A SUCCESS WASHINGTON - The National Bar Association held its 2004 Judicial Council & Board of Governors Mid-Winter Meeting January 21 - 25, 2004 at Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort & Casino, 25 Estate Turner Hole, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. More >
	February 9, 2004
	COMMITTEE OF LAWYERS APPOINTED TO REVIEW HANDCUFFING INCIDENT WASHINGTON - The National Bar Association, through its Florida Affiliate, has appointed a Committee of distinguished lawyers from Florida to look into an incident earlier this month in which a an assistant public defender, was declared to be in contempt of court, handcuffed and then confined in the courtroom's jury box with her jail-inmate clients, as the judge continued hearing other cases. More >
	January 23, 2004
	NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT DELIVERED DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SPEECH WASHINGTON - On January 15 National Bar Association President Clyde E. Bailey, Sr. delivered the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Speech at Fort Lee. More >
	January 17, 2004
	NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION TO REVIEW LAWYER HANDCUFFING INCIDENT WASHINGTON - The National Bar Association (NBA) announced today that it will initiate a review of the incident in which a Florida judge reprimanded a defense lawyer by handcuffing her in the courtroom. More >
	October 22, 2003
	Four Individuals To Receive Wiley A. Branton Award This year's National Bar Association Wiley A. Branton Award recipients: More >
	August 1, 2003
	BLACK LAWYERS CONVENE IN NEW ORLEANS This week, from August 2, 2003 through August 9, 2003, lawyers and judges of color from around the world will gather in New Orleans for the 78th Annual Convention of the National Bar Association (NBA). More >
	August 1, 2003
	OUTSTANDING LAWYERS AND JUDGES OF COLOR INDUCTED TO HALL OF FAME Seven outstanding lawyers and judges of color will be inducted to the National Bar Association (NBA) Hall of Fame on August 8, 2003 at the National Bar Association 78th Annual Convention and Exhibits, to be held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside, New Orleans, Louisiana. The Hall of Fame was inaugurated in 1986 to honor those lawyers and judges who have been licensed to practice for forty (40) years or more and who have made significant contributions to the cause of justice. More >
	June 24, 2003
	NBA COMMENDS SUPREME COURT'S SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL DIVERSITY WASHINGTON - The National Bar Association (NBA) today commended the U.S. Supreme Court in its decision to uphold the affirmative action polices of the University of Michigan's Law School. "The Supreme Court has made it clear that investing in educational diversity is a priority for our nation," said Malcolm S. Robinson, President of NBA. More >
	May 29, 2003 Nominations For NBA Hall of Fame Induction The National Bar Association (NBA) Hall of Fame Task Force, chaired by the Honorable Sharon E. Strickland, is now accepting nominations for the 2003 NBA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The 18th Annual NBA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on Friday, August 8, 2002, during the NBA's 78th Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. The NBA Hall of Fame honors lawyers who have been licensed to practice law for forty years or more, and who have made significant contributions to the cause of justice. It is appropriate to pause and recognize those whose courage, intellectual accomplishments, professional achievements and community contributions deserve the highest recognition.
	May 17, 2003 "People of Color and Mental Health" National Bar Association Judicial Council Division Mental Health Symposium Complimentary lunch and refreshment Please RSVP with name and affiliation to: Ms. Coco Siewert 313-577-3933 For any additional information, please contact: Judge Patricia Banks Judicial Council Chairperson (312) 603-4296 (O) More >
	April 1, 2003 CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY-YEAR 'ROUND WASHINGTON - Black history is too vast to be relegated to a single month. It's 365 days a year. The U.S. Postal Service recognizes that fact and is proud to introduce two new handsome collectibles featuring Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall and the complete Black Heritage Series Stamp Collection. More >
	March 31, 2003 NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION Women Lawyers' Division ANNUAL SUPREME COURT SWEARING-IN CEREMONY The NBA Women Lawyers' Division wishes to invite all members of the NBA who have not been admitted to the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court to participate in its Annual Supreme Court Swearing-In Ceremony on Tuesday, May 27, 2003. More >
	March 18, 2003 NBA CALL TO ASSEMBLE IN WASHINGTON D.C. TO VOICE OPPOSITION TO THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION'S POLICY ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION The NBA is calling all members to participate in the following historic activities: MARCH 31, 2003, 12:30 p.m. (EST): NBA PRESS CONFERENCE at THE SUPREME COURT BUILDING, One First Street, N.E. ….express united voice against the Bust Administration's policy on Affirmative Action in Higher Education MARCH 31, 2003, 2:00-5:00 p.m. : EMPOWERMENT THROUGH LAW AND JUSTICE AGENDA FORCE RETREAT at GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY LAW CENTER …address mandates of the Task Force and discuss specifics of the Michigan lawsuits and their implications More >
	March 18, 2003 NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ALERT APRIL 1, 2003 WASHINGTON - On April 1, 2003, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Gratz v. Bollinger, 122 F.Supp. 811 (E.D. Mich 200) cert. granted (December 2000) and Grutter v. Bollinger, 288 F.3d 732 (6th Cir. 2001) cert. granted (December 2, 2002). These cases deal with affirmative action in admissions programs at undergraduate and graduate schools. The NBA is encouraging members to come to Washington, D.C., for this historic event. There will be a press conference and candle light vigil on Monday, March 31st, and we will participate in a rally on April 1st. More >
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	January 16, 2003 NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION DENOUNCES BUSH'S FIGHT AGAINST EDUCATIONAL DIVERSITY WASHINGTON - The National Bar Association (NBA) today denounced the Bush Administration for its decision to file a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in opposition to the University of Michigan's affirmative action policies." More >
	December 12, 2002 14th Annual Wiley A. Branton Issues Symposium & Luncheon The 14th Annual Wiley A. Branton Issues Symposium & Luncheon was held from October 23-27, 2002 in Kansas City, Missouri at The Westin Crown Center. President Malcolm S. Robinson chose Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas Revisited as this year's conference theme stating that, "… we desire to focus on Past, Present and Future progress towards the ultimate goal of equal opportunity in America." More >
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