‘Marching Toward Justice’ exhibit to be featured in D.C.
The “Marching Toward Justice: The History of the 14th Amendment” exhibit will be featured at the Congressional Black Caucus’ (CBC) 40th annual Legislative Conference Sept. 15-18 in Washington, D.C.
The “Marching Toward Justice” exhibit was created by the Damon J. Keith Law Collection of African American Legal History to inform the public about the fundamental importance of the 14th Amendment and our nation’s ongoing quest to realize the high ideals of the Declaration of Independence. It tells the story of our government’s promotion of justice and equality for some, while condoning the enslavement of others.
“The question of how the precepts of the 14th Amendment fit into the democratic ideals of the Constitution remains a critical issue of historical and contemporary significance given recent challenges to the Amendment’s continued relevance,” said I. India Geronimo, director of the Keith Collection and former law clerk to the Hon. Damon J. Keith.
The exhibit coincides with a panel discussion that will be held on Sept. 17, in room 145B of the Washington Convention Center. Part of the CBC conference, the panel discussion will focus on the historical significance of the fight for equality and the continued importance of preserving the 14th Amendment. It will be co-hosted by Congressman John Conyers Jr., and the Keith Collection to commemorate the exhibit’s display. Distinguished panelists include Brown v. Board of Education attorney and former U.S. Secretary of Transportation William T. Coleman, former chairwoman of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Mary Frances Berry, Howard University Law School Dean Kurt L. Schmoke, Harvard University Professors Charles Ogletree and Kenneth W. Mack, Ohio State University Professor Michelle Alexander, and Laura Murphy of the ACLU Washington Legislative Office. Political commentator Juan Williams of NPR and Fox News will serve as the moderator.
Since the inaugural exhibition at the Thurgood Marshall Law Center in Washington, D.C., “Marching Toward Justice” has traveled to more than 30 sites including destinations in San Francisco, Chicago, Topeka, Boston, Dallas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
B’nai B’rith Barristers hold get-together
Attorneys of the B’nai B’rith Barristers will hold an “End Of Summer Get-Together” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, at Rosie O’Grady’s restaurant and bar, 279 W. Nine Mile Road, Ferndale. Dinner and cash bar. Free for members, $15 for others. RSVP to Keith Sirlin, (248) 682-6890 or sirlinlawman@aol.com.
D. Augustust Straker Bar Association to hold membership roundup
The D. Augustus Straker Bar Association will conduct its 2010 Membership Roundup on Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Blackfinn Restaurant, 530 S. Main St. in Royal Oak. For additional information contact, Erica Bell at (248)497-7557. To register send an e-mail to info@strakerlaw.org.
Notice to bail bond agencies
The Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan is updating the list for acting and approved bail bond agencies for Wayne County. The closing date to apply is Friday, Sept. 17. Visit www.3rdcc.org for the necessary requirements.
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