News and Announcements
February 18, 2026
Human Rights in the U.S.: Handbook for Public Interest Attorneys (2026 Version)
February 11, 2026
The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and
American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law
Annual Law Student Writing Competition for 2026
February 11, 2026
Call for Participation - 15th Annual National Civil Rights Conference
The Planning Committee for the 2026 National Civil Rights Conference (hereafter NCRC) is inviting you to attend the June 18th - 20th Conference. The three-day Conference will convene in Detroit (MI) and will include [1] must-see sights and activities (i.e., Motown Museum, Detroit Institute of Arts, Specialty Museums), [2] thought-provoking presentations and panel discussions from professionals and practitioners interested in human and civil rights, social justice, STEAM education, civic and global engagement, technology literacy, leadership development, silver rights and social equity, and [3] engaging workshops, artistic productions, innovative keynote speakers and opportunities for youth to participate in age-appropriate activities. Learn more
Louis Berry: Pioneer Lawyer, Civil Rights Advocate, and Educator
February 6, 2026
Louis Berry of Alexandria, Louisiana, is remembered as one of the most influential civil rights attorneys in the state’s modern history. Born October 9, 1914, Berry helped dismantle racial barriers in the legal profession and broadened access to justice for Black Americans in the segregated South.... Read More
National Black History Month, 2026
February 3, 2026
This year, we celebrate the most significant milestone in our Nation’s history: 250 glorious years of American independence. From the very beginning, our country has been blessed with countless black American heroes. For more than two and a half centuries, these legends have made timeless contributions to our government, laws, military, economy, workforce, and culture. With their tremendous legacy in mind, as President, I proclaim... Read More