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Global Women & Juneteenth: 156 Years On - Reflections on Obstacles to Emancipation

Venue: Virtual. Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Originating in Galveston, Texas, the observance of June 19th as the African American Emancipation Day has spread across the United States and beyond. This event brings together four exceptional leaders – all African American women whose achievements in and of themselves are worthy of commemorating. Through their ongoing work, all continue to challenge this country to live up to our national ideals of liberty and equal justice for all. Speakers include: Moderator, Reginald Turner, Clark Hill and President-Elect, ABA; Paulette Brown, Locke Lord and First Female African American President, ABA; CK Hoffler, The CK Hoffler Firm and President, National Bar Association; Gay McDougall, U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, MacArthur Genius Grant Recipient, ABA Louis B. Sohn Award Honoree; and Judge Bernice Donald, US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. For more information and to register, please consult the following link:https://americanbar.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RIA7VriWSgmlt2FIhegUiQ.