Black Women in Law
Who was the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
Ketanji Brown Jackson
What is the highest court in the United States?
Supreme Court
When is the last day to pay your dues
October 1st
How many justices currently serve on the U.S. Supreme Court?
9
Who is the president?
Mo
Before becoming a Supreme Court Justice, Justice Jackson worked as a federal public defender and served as a federal judge. What profession connects these experiences?
Lawyer/attorney
What landmark Supreme Court case ended legal segregation in public schools?
Brown v. Board of Education
On what day of the week does BPLA have their meetings?
Wednesdays
What is the title of the head of the Supreme Court?
Chief Justice
How many people are on your BPLA E-board?
8
What does representation of Black women in the legal profession help increase?
Diversity, representation, access, and different perspectives
What movement fought against racial segregation and discrimination in the United States?
Civil Rights Movement
What Congress woman was BPLA able to bring on campus last semester?
Congress Woman Jasmine Crockett
What branch of government is the Supreme Court part of?
Judicial Branch
What e-board members name is heaven spelt backwards?
Nevaeh
Name one area where Black women have historically contributed to the legal field.
Civil rights, advocacy, judiciary, education, government,
What is the term for a person who argues cases on behalf of clients in court?
Attorney/Lawyer
Where is the National BPLA Conference hosted this year?
Boston, Massachusetts
In what year was Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to the Supreme Court?
2022
How many Africans do we have on the e-board?
5
Why is mentorship particularly important for increasing representation in legal professions?
Why is mentorship particularly important for increasing representation in legal professions?
Name one way lawyers can participate in social justice outside of traditional courtroom work.
Policy, legislation, advocacy, nonprofits, community organizing, legal education,
Are you a BPLA member?
Yes
Why was Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's appointment historically significant?
She became the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
What e-board member has been to every continent but antartica?
Ihechi