Constitution Day
As many as 15 Amistad members will present a lesson on the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments at Lawrence Road Middle School in Uniondale and Brentwood Middle School on Friday, September 16, 2016.
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Annual Summer BBQ
On August 27, Amistad held its annual BBQ, open to Amistad members, friends and family. Special thank you to Mr. Gerald Wright, Esq. for graciously allowing Amistad to host its bbq at his home.
Happy Hour & Networking Mixer
On June 22, Amistad members–new, old and renewing–gathered together at Capital Grille for an evening of drinks, food and conversation. A special thank you goes to the Wealth Advisory Group, LLC / Signature Planning, LLC for sponsoring this wonderful, and well-attended, event.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Justice Oral Advocacy Competition
Amistad congratulates Travis Nelson, the National Bar Association Region 2 Winner of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Oral Advocacy competition who won the third place prize at the national competition in St. Louis on Thursday, July 21, 2016. The competition was held during the NBA’s 91st Annual Convention held in …
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Convoy of Hope
Amistad members participated in the Long Island Hope Day hosted by Convoy of Hope. Attorneys spent the day providing free legal advice to the community members of Roosevelt, Long Island as part of the Hope Day outreach and service events.
Comedy Fundraiser at Governor’s Comedy Club
Amistad hosted its second fundraiser of the year, An Evening of Comedy at The Brokerage Comedy Club in Bellmore, NY. Amistad would like to thank all those of who attended and/or donated money. All proceeds to benefit Amistad’s Annual Robert Boyd Jr., Esq. Memorial Scholarship.
Hon. Constance Baker Motley Tea
Love for the Law was in the air on Sunday, April 24th as Amistad recognized the contributions of three great women: Professor Deborah Waire Post, Hon. Constance Baker Motley and Harriet Tubman. Past Amistad Presidents Valerie Cartright, Victoria Gumbs Moore and Cherice Vanderhall shared how Professor Post impacted their academic career as well as their …
NAACP’s Annual Luncheon
On February 27, 2016, Amistad attended the Long Island region of NAACP’s annual luncheon held at the Crest Hollow Country Club.
Nassau County Black History Month Celebration
Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association and Nassau County Courts Black History Month Committee hosted their annual Black History Month Celebration at the Nassau County Supreme Court, Ceremonial Courtroom.