For Immediate Release

	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 Bush 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 MARCH 31, 2003, 9:00 p.m.: CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL at THE SUPREME COURT BUILDING …voice opposition to recent reversal of college and universities' Affirmative Action policy APRIL 1, 2003, 7:00 a.m.: NBA MASS ASSEMBLY at THE SUPREME COURT …meet outside the Capital South Metro Station (355 First Street S.E.) and walk to the Supreme Court Building to join national wide assembly. All NBA members are asked to wear Black suits, white shirts, red ties and red/black/green ribbons For more information contact Karen Gibbs MARCH ON April 1, 2003 …organize a short march to your local court houses for short speeches about the oral arguments before the Supreme Court. Encourage solidarity by wearing Black suits, white shirts, red ties and red/black/green ribbons. Please inform Cheryl Gray of your affiliate plans. Talking points for NBA local affiliates on Supreme court Affirmative Action arguments...