Adnan Syed Released After Conviction Vacated in Baltimore

On September 19, 2022, in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City,  Adnan Syed was dramatically released after serving 23 years in prison.  His conviction for murder was vacated with the consent of the Baltimore City State’s Attorney’s office, based on information showing that the prosecutors on the case did not share exculpatory evidence with Syed’s … More Adnan Syed Released After Conviction Vacated in Baltimore

Upcoming Event Held by The Black and Brown Activism Defense Collective – July 9, 2022

The Black and Brown Activism Defense Collective (BBADC) is wrapping up its work as a collective and will hold its wrap-up meeting on July 9, 2022, in Washington, DC.  Activist organizations will come together discuss the current status of the work to defend Black and Brown activism. The organizations participating will discuss the work that needs … More Upcoming Event Held by The Black and Brown Activism Defense Collective – July 9, 2022

Book Launch Party on June 3rd at Red Emma’s for “Black Collagists”

https://www.blackcollagists.com/ On Friday, June 3rd at 7pm in Red Emma’s new location at 3128 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21218, Terri Henderson presents “Black Collagists.” RSVP for this free event. Written and curated by Teri Henderson, who was active in the UB NLG while she was a law student, Black Collagists: The Book features over fifty … More Book Launch Party on June 3rd at Red Emma’s for “Black Collagists”

Just Transition Lawyering Institute- Apply by September 26, 2021

https://justtransitionlawyering.org/ The climate crisis is happening right now. It is not an isolated crisis, but an outcome of a globalized economic system based on extraction from and exploitation of marginalized communities and the planet. Black, Indigenous, and low-income communities of color bear the brunt of climate crisis events, with negative impacts exacerbated by underinvestment and … More Just Transition Lawyering Institute- Apply by September 26, 2021