All Harvard Screening of BECOMING BLACK LAWYERS  + Q&A + Panel + Reception

Harvard Generational African American Student Assn

Join us for a  FREE screening of "Becoming Black Lawyers", Q&A, panel, popcorn and movie candy, &amp; networking reception! Register now!

Harvard Law School

Don’t Miss This Special Black History Month Screening and Networking EventOrganized by the Harvard Generational African American Students Association (GAASA) in Partnership with the Harvard and the Legacy of Slavery Initiative in Collaboration with Cambridge NAACP and Greener Scott Scholars.We are excited to invite you to a special screening of Becoming Black Lawyers, a multiple- award-winning short documentary that has sparked vital conversations about the challenges and triumphs of Black law students navigating predominantly White law schools. With 42 national and global award wins, 128 official film festival selections, and screenings at numerous law schools, conferences, meetings, and programs, this is a MUST-SEE film!Join us on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Harvard University (exact location TBA). The evening begins with a popcorn and movie candy bar, followed by the screening, filmmaker talkback/Q&A with Evangeline M. Mitchell, Esq., Ed.M. (Harvard GSE Alumna) and a dynamic panel discussion featuring:<ul><li>Ashley Upkins, Esq., President-Elect, National Bar Association (Nashville, Tennessee)</li><li>Nastassia Janvier, M.P.A., Chair and CEO, National Black Law Students Association (Washington, DC)</li><li>Tanya Washington, Esq., Professor of Law, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia) (Harvard Law School Alumna)</li><li>Sean Wynn, President, Harvard Black Law Students Association (Cambridge, Massachusetts)</li><li>Harold McDougall, Esq., Professor of Law, Howard University School of Law (Washington, DC) (Harvard College Alumnus)</li></ul>A networking and awards reception will follow, where we’ll honor local and national lawyer leaders:<ul><li>Avana Epperson-Temple, Esq., President, Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA)</li><li>Wiley S. Adams, Esq., President, National Bar Association (NBA)</li><li>Ashley Upkins, Esq., President-Elect, National Bar Association (NBA)</li><li>Tara Dunn Jackson, Esq., President, Massachusetts Black Women Attorneys (MBWA)</li><li>Mawuli Davis, Esq., President-Elect, National Conference of Black Lawyers (NCBL)</li></ul>And more special guests!This free event is an incredible opportunity to connect and discuss the experiences of Black law students and ways that institutions can make these spaces more welcoming and inclusive. We will also discuss the recent declines in Black student enrollment and explore actionable solutions to increase representation in law schools and the legal profession.A networking reception with food and drinks will immediately follow the panel discussion.Prior registration is strongly encouraged to ensure we can accommodate everyone for space and food planning purposes.Don’t miss this inspiring and impactful evening—reserve your spot today!*****Photo and Video Release AgreementBy participating in this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms: <ol><li>Consent to Use Photographic and Video Recordings: You consent to the recording and photographing of your image and/or voice during the event. 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