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The Black Law Students Association attended the 57th Annual National Black Law Students Association Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. In the photo are IU McKinney BLSA president Thierno Diallo, treasurer Safari Jackson, secretary Cayla Richardson, risk manager Ty’Ana Upshaw, and vice president Alvin (Donnie) Oliver II.

This year’s convention brought together Black law students, alumni, legal professionals, and advocates from across the country to celebrate excellence, build community, and engage in critical conversations shaping the future of the legal profession. From panels and workshops to hearing from noted civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump at the A.J. Cooper Legacy Gala, the convention was a reminder of the impact, resilience, and brilliance of the Black legal community.

In the photo are IU McKinney BLSA and executive board members with Ben Crump. In the back row from left are Chloe Edwards, Safari Jackson, Ty’Ana Upshaw, Ben Crump, Cayla Richardson, and Alvin (Donnie) Oliver II. In the front row from left are Thierno Diallo and Ramatou Soumare.

“We are deeply grateful to our faculty, staff, and alumni for their continued support, and to IU McKinney for helping make our attendance at this year’s convention possible,” the IU McKinney BLSA wrote in a social media post. “Your investment in our growth empowers us to keep moving forward, together.”