Drunk Driving Law and the African American Community
Drunk driving is an American epidemic. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, each year, nearly 800 people are injured by drivers operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Certain times are worse for drunk driving than others. More drunk driving injuries occur at night than during the day. And sadly, though the winter holiday […]
Final Exams: Advice for Black Law Students
For most Americans, November brings the promise of big dinners, family gatherings, and holiday fun. But for law students, November promises one thing: final exams. Final exams are one of the most nerve-wracking academic experiences. Final grades – particularly first year grades – can shape a young attorney’s career for years. So, law students have […]
Five Legal Issues Facing African American Veterans
Veteran’s Day is Monday, November 12. First established in 1919, the holiday gives Americans an opportunity to thank those who serve in the military. Like other Americans, African Americans serve their nation with pride. Currently, nearly 12 percent of all veterans are African American. Experts predict that the number of Black veterans will jump as […]
Midterm Elections 2018: Why African Americans Need to Vote
On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, Americans will vote in one of the most significant elections of this generation. But if past elections are any indication, many Americans will stay at home. While voter turnout is America is generally lower than most other nations, turnout is even lower in years without a presidential election. In 2014, […]
Domestic Violence Law: What African Americans Need to Know
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence affects many Americans. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, each minute, 20 people are abused by a domestic partner. This means that each year, more than 10 million women and men experience domestic violence each year. Domestic violence victims span all races, genders, religions, […]
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Legal Issues Facing the African American LGBT Community
October is LGBT History Month. While the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community is far too often depicted as white in popular media, African Americans represent a significant portion of the LGBT population. According to the latest data, five percent of African Americans identify as LGBT. Racism makes like difficult for all people of […]
