Our Legacy Briefed

OLB is a space dedicated to exploring the rich and complex history of Black legal pioneers, collective constitutional struggles, and the cases that shaped- and continue to shape- our understanding of law, rights, power, and justice in America.

[ourlegacybriefed]

The Fourth Amendment and Mapp v. Ohio (1961)

The Fourth Amendment and Mapp v. Ohio (1961)

[ourlegacybriefed]

Thurgood Marshall: The First Black United States Supreme Court Justice

Thurgood Marshall is recognized most notably as the first Black Supreme Court Justice; however, Marshall has a lengthy track record of historic accomplishments, especially in the arena of law. A United States Solicitor General and a civil rights lawyer, Thurgood Marshall set the stage for Black representation in federal law positions for attorneys and aspiring attorneys in the 21st century. On…

Thurgood Marshall: The First Black United States Supreme Court Justice

[ourlegacybriefed]

The Infamous Story of C.E. Ray, the First Black Woman Lawyer in the United States

During a time in which spaces for law and education where dominated by white men, a Black woman persevered through both racial discrimination and gender discrimination to become the first Black woman lawyer in the United States. On January 13th, 1850 in New York City, Charlotte E. Ray was born to prominent minister and abolitionist, Reverend Charles Bennet Ray, and to her mother, Charlotte…

The Infamous Story of C.E. Ray, the First Black Woman Lawyer in the United States

[ourlegacybriefed]

Do you know about the first licensed Black attorney in America? Born August 4th, 1816, we celebrate Macon Bolling Allen.

Macon Bolling Allen: The First Black Lawyer in the United States

[ourlegacybriefed]

Last Friday marks 100 years since the founding of the National Bar Association. Discover the history with this quick read:

100 Years of Justice: Celebrating the Legacy of the National Bar Association

[ourlegacybriefed]

A Black History and Law Archive

Welcome to the new home of Our Legacy Briefed.

Our Legacy Briefed is a Black legal archive and digital community dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black history, law, and legacy.

This space examines the intersections of law, politics, and race in United States history.

Here, you engage with Black political thought, Black history, and Black constitutional struggles. You explore how Black Americans have navigated and reshaped the American legal system. The judiciary branch interprets the laws created by the legislative branch and enforced by the executive branch. This space analyzes the role of legal cases involving Black citizens—and the resulting freedoms and restrictions that have shaped life for all Americans.

This is a Black history and Black law archive.

Here, we honor Black legal pioneers and trailblazers by redocumenting their accomplishments and courage. You learn about Black leaders, their resilience, their innovations, and their landmark cases. Archives are essential for passing down information about identity, heritage, and history. This space works to empower you with knowledge of self and community.

This is a home for Black lawyers, aspiring lawyers, law enthusiasts, and more.

Together, we rediscover historical figures, discuss historical and contemporary issues, and encourage Black legal action. You will engage other intellectuals in a community of professionals, students, and alumni. The internet has allowed us to digitize our history and further our reach. This space works to continue our collective journey.

This is our legacy, briefed.

[ifelllikeastar]

Remembering ~ Michael K. Williams

Michael was an American actor. He played Omar Little on the HBO drama series The Wire and Albert "Chalky" White on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. He was also acclaimed for his role as Jack Gee, husband of Bessie Smith, in the HBO telefilm biopic Bessie.

Williams received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations: three for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, one for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (pending), and one for Outstanding Informational Series or Special.

Born: Michael Kenneth Williams on November 22, 1966 in Flatbush, New York

Died: September 6, 2021 in Brooklyn, New York at the age of 54

[dianas-shortgalpal]

La hija de Oshun.

[give-me-a-million-dollars-pls]

me at every black woman who walks by me

[browsedankmemes]

[thatnigeriankid]

Birthed in 2019, NATIVE PIKIN, meaning “native child” in West African pidgin, is a lifestyle brand that represents a combination of Western and African pop culture, influences, and art.

NATIVE PIKIN’s mission is to give 1st generation African immigrants unique way to express and celebrate their identity through clothing.

#ProductOfTheDiaspora

check us out at nativepikin.co

Follow us on Instagram @nativepikinshop

[theclassyissue]

[calimarikid]

[ruinedchildhood]

[micdotcom]

Watch: Jesse Williams is done with these excuses

[veritasarah]

“Democracy is not a sham, it’s a job. It’s our job. And it took too goddamn long to get it to just let it slide.”

[vampyrska-azhdaya-deactivated20]

Listen to Marcus y'all

[fbf-art-deactivated20181205]

Vote. Because to vote is to show you are still willing to fight.

[motivationsforlife]

Cancun Beach by Andrik Langfield

[alwaysbewoke]

Men’s T-Shirt Women’s T-Shirt Men’s Sweater Women’s Sweater Men’s Hoodie Women’s Hoodie Coffee Cup Pillow Tapestry Stickers Tote Bag

Get yours today in time for Black History Month!

[prinnay]

Some remaining AstroLadies pins are up!