BLSA Takes Strides to Benefit AIDS Outreach

On October 23, 2010, BLSA teamed up with the Lambda Legal Society to participate in the 2010 First Coast AIDS Walk. Event organizers reported that more than 500 walkers participated and that more than $7,000 was raised by sponsors.

Photograph and Write Up by James Burton

BLSA Week 2010: Attorney Panel

BLSA kicked off day 4 of BLSA Week 2010 by hosting an attorney panel consisting of attorneys Diana Johnson, Tiny Cox, Ranaldo Allen, Alexis Sykes and FCSL Associate Professor Roger Groves. The members of the panel inspired students by addressing the struggles that they faced in their academic and professional careers and how they overcame those struggles to become successful in their respective practices.

Photograph & Write Up by James Burton

BLSA Week 2010: James Weldon Johnson Middle School

For day five of BLSA Week, BLSA members Jaimee McDowell, Chantal Kai-Lewis, George Odom, Oya Gbemi and James Burton spoke with students during their lunch periods at James Weldon Johnson Middle School in Jacksonville about law school and the legal profession. No questions were off limits as the students learned what each BLSA member did to prepare for law school and what the law school experience is like.

Photograph and Write-Up by James Burton

BLSA Week 2010: Coastal Cabaret

BLSA's Coastal Cabaret proved to be a hit among students as the kickoff event for BLSA Week 2010 at Florida Coastal School of Law. Students from all backgrounds came out to demonstrate their talents on the open stage with musical performances, comedy, creative dances and poetry. BLSA members also told the audience about historic leaders in the black legal community including James Weldon Johnson and D.W. Perkins.

Photograph & Write Up By: James K. Burton

BLSA Week 2010: A Legacy of Empowerment!

It's finally here! Florida Coastal's Black Law Students Association invites its members and the entire FCSL family to join it as it celebrates BLSA Week 2010!

Coastal Caberet: Monday, October 4, 2010

7:00 p.m. - FCSL Atrium

Come out and see FCSL's talent at its best. If you sing, dance, write poetry, etc., you are encouraged to participate.

BLSA Movie Night - October 5, 2010

7:00 p.m. - Room 585

Join BLSA for a viewing of the movie Invictus. Bring your friends! Light refreshments will be served.

Southern Hospitality - October 6, 2010

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - FCSL Atrium

Come out and get your grub on at BLSA's Southern Hospitality fundraiser. Meals are only $7, include drinks and go to benefit a wonderful cause!

Attorney Panel - October 7, 2010

12:15 to 1 p.m. - Room 585

BLSA will facilitate a question and answer hour with practicing attorneys and law professors. The panel will share their stories of overcoming obstacles in their legal careers.

Community Service - October 8, 2010

10:30 a.m. - James Weldon Johnson Middle School

BLSA members will be hosting a table at James Weldon Johnson Middle School where they will answer questions from students during their lunch breaks.

Skate Social - October 8, 2010

7:30 p.m. - Skate Station Fun Works

Come join BLSA for a night of fun and skating!