Students, administrators, and faculty, we ask that you join and support us on Thursday October 27 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for a symposium where we explore the question:<\/p>\n
“Is natural black hair compatible with working in big law?<\/i>”<\/p>\n
We have planned a series of speakers, original research, insightful videos and an anthology.<\/p>\n
Our speakers include:<\/p>\n
President of the American Bar Association, Deborah Enix-Ross<\/b><\/p>\n
Professor Leslie Thomas, KC<\/b>\u00a0(Barrister, United Kingdom)<\/b>
\n\u201cWhy my barrister\u2019s wig is culturally insensitive\u201d<\/p>\n
Professors Patricia Broussard, FAMU\u00a0and Shelly Page, Southern Illinois University\u00a0<\/b>on:
\n“Policing our bodies: The Expectations and Professionalism of Black Hair in Law:\u00a0\u00a0A Conversation with Professors\u00a0Patricia Broussard and Shelly Page<\/p>\n
Umar Kankiya, (Solicitor, United Kingdom)\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>
\nCan you really be your authentic self at the law firm?
\nSolicitor Umar Kankiya shares his experiences in English law and on the mental health aspects of not being your true self at work.<\/p>\n
The Honorable Turkessa Rollins, General District Court\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Binta Mamadou, Associate, Allen and Overy, and Owner of Visions Braid Bar
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\nThis event is sponsored by the Black Law Students Association.<\/p>\n
Free event, registration required.\u00a0Register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lunch and Learn, with food served at 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n For more information, please visit Black Hair, Big Law Symposium<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"