JUNE 1, 2022 | ISSUE 11
The Greater Washington Area Chapter, Women Lawyers Division, National Bar Association
GWAC GAZETTE "Living Our Mission, Empowering Our Community, Building Our Legacy"
Greetings GWAC Members, Friends and Supporters, Over the past weeks, America experienced not one but two heinous acts of gun violence, racism, and hatred in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas, that took several lives including the lives of children. The demonstration of sheer ruthlessness and utter disregard for human life formed a mix of emotions from being enraged to heartbroken. What should have been an ordinary day of running errands and a day spent with friends and classmates took fatal and devastating turns. These tragedies further drive home the points that racism and hatred are both alive and well, and again highlights the need to re-examine and reform gun policies in America. Our work as attorneys, advocates, and policymakers continues. As Sherrilyn Ifill, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, said, “I don’t have a lot of words today, except to say that there is a concerted effort right now to convince you that “nothing can be done.” It is designed to make you give in to the exhaustion of this moment. Don’t believe it. It’s a lie. We have power if we mobilize it.”
OTHER STORIES INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Events Caribbean Heritage Month Save The Date GWAC Foundation, Inc. News ICYMI Something We Call Our Own #SelfCareSunday Member Spotlight Business of the Bars, Division and Region Reminders Job Postings
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Highlights GWAC GBM and Annual Elections 6/15/22 Annual Judicial Reception, 6/16/22 GWAC June Dinner Series 6/22/22 Food From The Bar Events Recap 2022-23 Installation Ceremony 6/29/22 End of Year Reception 6/24/22 NBA DC Days
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