Ron Brown Center

Our mission involves engaging in legal studies to provide outreach programs to disadvantaged groups, and educating law students on issues of social justice.

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

Dear Friends of the Ron Brown Center,

Check Out Our 2021 Year-In-Review & Be a Part of Our 2022!

https://t.co/2lPrI3dviG

[John Q. Barrett @JohnQBarrett]

On yesterday's 80th anniv. of the Supreme Court's landmark decision in Skinner v. OK, @GeorgetownLaw hosted a panel on "The Unknown History of Reproductive Rights & Eugenics: From Skinner to Roe." Watch on @cspan. Thanks, @vicnourse @bradsnyderprof @ProfMMurray @michelebgoodwin.

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

Professor Elaine Chiu helped research and write the latest report on NYC Asian American targeted hate crimes. Thank you, Professor Chiu, for working tirelessly to be a prominent voice on this topic.
https://t.co/JSRzt9YqGA

[StJohnsLaw @StJohnsLaw]

Applications are still open! Check out this great summer sports law program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who go to school or live in Brooklyn and Queens or on Long Island.

[Christine A. Kowlessar, Esq.⁷ 💼⚖️📇 @CAKowlessar]

New Yorkers, spread the word to your high school contacts & students! #highschool #roadtocollege #roadtolawschool #career #education #sportslaw #civilrights #negotiation #law #pipelineprogram @StJohnsLaw @LongIslandNets @nyliberty

Application Link: https://t.co/Vvint3DRTV

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

Here is a wonderful picture of, Ron Brown Scholar and recent @StJohnsLaw graduate, Julian Hernandez celebrating with Professor Chiu and Professor Baum!

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

This past Sunday was graduation from @StJohnsLaw. Darryl Brown and Albert Stancil are alums of the Ron Brown Prep Program and of Ron Brown Scholars at SJU and now are alums of the law school! Congratulations!

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

What a way to end the year! Omar Alem, an Access Lex Post-College Program alumnus, sat in on Professor Chiu’s last criminal law class on Thursday. Congrats, Omar, on joining @StJohnsLaw incoming 1L cohort!

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

Learn more about the ongoing Asian hate crisis in NY and Professor Chiu’s work on a task force to address the crisis. ⁦@politico⁩ ⁦ https://t.co/jOWeLIxw32

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

Mark you calendars for Wednesday 16th 🗓

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

“On the 1-year anniversary of the Atlanta Spa Shootings that massacred eight people, six of whom were Asian women, Justice for Asian Women events will be held nationwide to remember the victims and #BreakTheSilence on anti-Asian hate and violence…” https://t.co/bkwjmPoEPs

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

Join in the Prison Abolition in Action panel at St. John's next Monday 7-8:30pm!

Thank you to the wonderful staff at @StJohnsLaw for making this possible.

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

“On the 1-year anniversary of the Atlanta Spa Shootings that massacred eight people, six of whom were Asian women, Justice for Asian Women events will be held nationwide to remember the victims and #BreakTheSilence on anti-Asian hate and violence…” https://t.co/bkwjmPoEPs

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

Our Center honors Ron Brown through providing tools that support his mission to diversify the field of law.

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

As we continue the celebration of black history we like to remember Ronald H. Brown. Ron Brown, a @StJohnsLaw graduate, became the first African American, under the Clinton Administration, to hold the position of American Secretary of Commerce.

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

@SjuCsj is giving out wristbands to celebrate Black History Month and to serve as a reminder on your wrist this month, and throughout the year, of the importance of understanding Black history as American history.

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

It’s so rewarding to see relationships like this form from our meet and greets. We are thankful to you and all others for working so hard to participate in this event. Again, congratulations Gaby👏🏽

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

We have excellent news from our alumni, Gaby O’Brien. Recently Gaby has been accepted to @CUNYLaw’s Fall of 2022 Part-Time Program!!

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

If you'd like a wristband, please fill out this form (https://t.co/gTdcNQslM4)

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

@SjuCsj is giving out wristbands to celebrate Black History Month and to serve as a reminder on your wrist this month, and throughout the year, of the importance of understanding Black history as American history.

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

…While her dreams to practice law were cut short due to prejudice, she paved the way for black women to enter the field of law.

https://t.co/yKlwk6Vrwg.

[Ron Brown Center @ronbrowncenter]

In 1872, Howard graduate, Charlotte E. Ray became the first woman of color to practice law. The New York native was admitted to the bar in Washington D.C. and practiced there until she was forced to return to New York as a teacher…