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Lani Guiner, professor of law at Harvard University, delivered the 2002 Black History Month keynote address on Monday, February 18, at noon in Lincoln Hall. Professor Guinier came to public attention in 1993 when President Clinton nominated her to be the first black woman to head the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice and then withdrew her name without a confirmation hearing.

Black History Month 2002 was planned and coordinated by the Black Law Students' Association (BLSA) in order to address issues affecting law students and the greater communities in which they serve.

Through its events, BLSA hopes to continue to heighten awareness of these issues and initiate a dialogue that transcends the month of February. BLSA extends special thanks to the following sponsoring firms for their generous contributions and demonstrated commitment to diversity.

Baker & McKenzie
Drinker Biddle & Reath
Katten Muchin Zavis
Kirkland & Ellis
Lord Bissel & Brook
Mayer, Brown & Platt
Strawn Hall

Panel discussions took place throughout February. Topics included: Taking the Road Less Traveled: Alternative Legal Careers; All That Glitters: Blacks in Sports and Entertainment; Holding America Accountable; The Economics of Success: Strategies on Investing and Debt Management; Race in the Criminal Justice System: Is It a Crime To Be Black?; A Fireside Chat: Dear Sisters, Dear Daughters

Click here to download a pdf of the 2002 Black History Month schedule.

Holding America Accountable panel pictured above. From left: Ora Schub, Clinical Associate Professor, Northwestern University School of Law; Ali Abunimah, Writer/Commentator (Middle East and Arab-American Affairs); Cliff Kelley, Radio Personality, WVON , Arab-American Action Network.