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NBLSA SENDS ITS CONCERN TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBINGNBLSA SENDS ITS CONCERN TO THOSE AFFECTED BY THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING Release: April 15, 2013 WASHINGTON, D.C. - What should have been the 116th annual celebration of Patriot's Day in Boston, Massachusetts, was instead marred by tragedy. At approximately 2:50 pm today, two explosions occurred near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Two people were killed in the bomb blast, including an eight year-old boy. Of the 134 individuals injured, 17 remain in critical condition, and 25 are in serious condition. It is reported by CNN that eight of those patients are children. The bombing is being called a terrorist attack, as investigators have determined that "the bombs were designed to propel shrapnel, " a terrorism expert briefed on the investigation stated. President Obama, in a statement made this afternoon, vowed that "any responsible individuals, any responsible groups, will feel the full weight of justice." Reminding us of the nation's solidarity in times of tragedy, he stated, "on days like this, there are no Democrats or Republicans; we are Americans, united in our concern." The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) sends its condolences to the families of the victims of this terrorist tragedy. We are deeply saddened by the incident and send our support and concern to the city of Boston, the Northeast region, and all those affected. Press Contact: publicrelations@nblsa.org NBLSA Celebrates a Successful Year of Enhancing the Dream at 45th Annual National Convention in AtlantaApril 01, 2013 - PDF more 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATIONJanuary 03, 2013 - This week marks the 150th Anniversary of one of the most transformative documents in America's history: the Emancipation Proclamation, which abolished the institution of slavery in America. Since being signed by our 16th President Abraham Lincoln, African-Americans have seen many great accomplishments including the first Black President, First Lady, U.S. Attorney General, the passage of Civil Rights legislation, and monumental Supreme Court decisions expanding the rights of Blacks in an effort to institute equality for all Americans. As we look to the future, we must not forget that issues of inequality still persist in areas such as education and the racial wealth gap. Additionally, voter suppression laws in 30 states have attempted to disenfranchise the poor, elderly and people of color; and racial discrimination in employment, housing and lending are rampant. The work to make America a more perfect union still leaves much to do, but this week we look back at a pivotal turning point in the nation's history knowing that we have great responsibility as we become stewards of a legal system once used to enslave our ancestors. more BLACK LAW STUDENTS GROUP TO TRAVEL TO HAITI AND NIGERIA FOR SERVICE TRIPSDecember 19, 2012 - PDF more STATEMENT FROM NBLSA ON THE SUPREME COURT CASE SHELBY COUNTY V. HOLDER AND THE VOTING RIGHTS ACTDecember 10, 2012 - PDF more BLACK LAW STUDENTS TO LEAD "NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION FOR OPPORTUNITY" RALLIES IN RESPONSE TO SUPREME COURT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CASEOctober 02, 2012 - PDF more BLACK LAW STUDENTS ORGANIZATION ADVOCATE TO SUPREME COURT FOR RACE-CONSCIOUS ADMISSION TO COLLEGEAugust 29, 2012 - PDF more NBLSA JOINS WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS FOR THE 42ND ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCEAugust 22, 2012 - PDF more NBLSA Applauds SCOTUS Decision to Uphold Key Provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)June 29, 2012 PDF more America's Black Law Students Stand in Support of the Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012June 28, 2012 PDF more NBLSA Celebrates Building Pipelines for the Future with its 44th Annual National ConventionMarch 28, 2012 PDF more NBLSA and Juvenile Law Center Submit Amicus Curiae brief to U.S. Supreme CourtFebruary 19, 2012 - PDF more NBLSA Builds Environmental Justice Coalition with National Latino/a Law Students Association and OthersJanuary 30, 2012 - PDF more NBLSA Promotes Environmental Justice with its 2012 Hill & Government Days ProgrammingJanuary 10, 2012 - PDF more The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) to host its 44th Annual National Convention in Washington, DCDecember 14, 2011 - PDF more NBLSA Hosts Members for Congressional Black Caucus' Annual Legislative ConferenceSeptember 23, 2011 - National Black Law Students Association joins with Congressional Black Caucus for its Annual Legislative ConferenceAugust 01, 2011 - The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) Named Key Partner in Coalition for Voter IDJune 13, 2011 The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) Gathers in Dallas for Joint Leadership RetreatJune 06, 2011 - The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) to Gather in Dallas for Joint Leadership RetreatJune 01, 2011 - The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) is Pleased to Announce its 2011-2012 Regional ChairsMarch 01, 2011 - NBLSA's 2011 Lobby Day Programming Successfully Addresses Importance of Legislative Advocacy and Disparities in EducationFebruary 28, 2011 - NBLSA February E-Consultation to be hosted by Mr. Cornell Leverette Moore, Partner at Dorsey and Whitney LLP - MinneapolisFebruary 02, 2011 - NEBLSA and DKMS Partner to Host Bone Marrow Donor Drive during Northeast Regional ConventionJanuary 24, 2011 - NBLSA Files Amicus Brief with the Juvenile Law Center in J.D.B. v. State of North CarolinaJanuary 05, 2011 - NBLSA is Pleased to Announce the Release of the Fall 2010 Edition of the Legal Pad!December 01, 2010 - NBLSA Announces the Launch of its E-Career Consultant Program and Partnership with the NBANovember 30, 2010 - The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) Announces the Release of its 2010-2011 Scholarship and Awards ApplicationsNovember 27, 2010 - NBLSA Chair and International Relations Director Return to U.S. after 2010 Legal Futures Conference in the UKNovember 16, 2010 - NBLSA's National Director of College Student Division Returns from the 2010 National Black Pre-Law Conference in Houston, TXNovember 15, 2010 - NBLSA's College Student Division Director Heads to the National Black Prelaw ConferenceNovember 03, 2010 - NBLSA Promotes Community Service with its Week of Service and Founder's Day of Service InitiativesOctober 14, 2010 - The National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) Will Host its 43rd Annual Convention March 9-13, 2011 in Houston, TX.October 08, 2010 - NBLSA's CBC ALC Programming Successfully Addresses Pressing Issues of Social Justice in the CommunitySeptember 28, 2010 - more Phoenix U.S. District Court Judge Issues Judgment Against Most Controversial Sections of Arizona Immigration Law SB 1070July 29, 2010 - NBLSA Files Amicus Brief with Asian American Institute and other Organizations Opposing SB 1070June 29, 2010 - The National Black Law Students Association is saddened at the passing of Civil Rights pioneer Dr. Dorothy Height.April 22, 2010 Summary: NBLSA mourns the loss of influential Civil Rights activist Dr. Dorothy Height more Announcing National Convention AgendaFebruary 28, 2010 NBLSA announces the agenda for its 42nd Annual National Convention that will take place March 10-14 in Boston, MA. more The National Black Law Students Association Applauds the President's Executive Order for increased support to America's HBCUsFebruary 28, 2010 NBLSA supports the President's Executive Order providing greater aid to the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities more The National Black Law Students Association Congratulates Mitch Landrieu's Election as New Orleans MayorFebruary 28, 2010 NBLSA welcomes the election of Mitch Landrieu a the newest mayor of New Orleans more The National Black Law Students Association lends its support and assistance for relief efforts in HaitiJanuary 16, 2010 NBLSA extends support to those affected by the devastation that has rocked Haiti and praises the Obama administration's efforts to extend temporary protected status for Haitians in the US. more NBLSA to host Lending Rally in support of fair lending standards for student loansSeptember 18, 2009 The National Black Law Students Association will host a Lending Rally to urge Congress to create fair student lending standards. more National Black Law Students Association welcomes Supreme Court nominee Judge Sonia SotomayorMay 26, 2009 NBLSA supports President Obama's nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. more |
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