Black History Month schedule

2021 Black History Month Schedule

Wayne Law, the Black Law Students Association and the Black Law Alumni Council are pleased to announce the 2021 Black History Month schedule of events.


Tuesday, Feb. 2

African American History in Detroit
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. | RSVP for Zoom link

This event, featuring speaker Baba Jamon Jordan, will discuss Black history in Detroit. In the early 20th century, millions of African Americans escaped the harsh realities of the south. They relocated to cities like Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit. Although Black people sought refuge in northern cities, they were often still met with racism, this time systemic.

Presented by the Black Law Students Association.


Tuesday, Feb. 9

Journeys to Justice: A Panel of Black Judges
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. | RSVP for Zoom link

This event will feature Black Michigan judges. It will focus on their experiences as judges, their journey to the judgeship and the ways in which Black judgeship can be a double consciousness that requires skill and balance.

Panelists (in development): 

  • Honorable Terrance A. Keith, Wayne County Probate Court
  • Honorable Debra Nance '99, 46th District Court
  • Honorable Qiana D. Lillard, Wayne County Circuit Court

Presented by the Black Law Students Association.


Tuesday, Feb. 16

The 2%: A Panel of Black Partners
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. | RSVP for Zoom link

Only two percent of partners at U.S. law firms are Black. This event will feature Black partners at medium- to large-sized firms. It will focus on their journeys to partnership, their experiences as partners and how those experiences have become different in the very taxing year of 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter Movement.

Panelists (in development): 

  • Chauncey C. Mayfield II, Honigman
  • Michelle P. Crockett '00, Miller Canfield

Presented by the Black Law Students Association.


Friday, Feb. 26

Lunch with a Lawyer: Movement Lawyering
12:15 to 1:15 p.m. |  RSVP for Zoom link

This event will feature alumni who specialize in movement lawyering. In addition to discussing their area of practice, the alumni will also share their experiences and advice for current students.

Presented by the Black Law Alumni Council.


Food drive

BLSA is hosting a food drive throughout the month of February. Details have been emailed to the Law School community.

More in February

Join Wayne Law on social media throughout Black History Month for featured content and an Instagram Story takeover with BLSA. 

BLSA is also publishing a Detroit Black-owned business guidebook. Follow their Facebook page for more details. 

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