The MBLA and the Bison on the Vineyard Group will present a CLE Program entitled "Killing of Unarmed Black Males and Females By Law Enforcement". PANEL #1 : The Strategy behind the Black Lives Matter Movement. 9:00 AM – 10:25 AM Panelists will discuss Legal Constitutional and Criminal Prosecution issues and strategies behind the Black Lives Matter Movement. PANEL #2 : How Do We Make Black Lives Matter? 10:30 AM – 11:55 PM Panelist will discuss the necessity of a paradigm shift in the Black Empowerment Movement, including effectuating social and economic change through legislation. $30 in advance; $50 at door WHEN: Saturday August 22, 2015 at 9:00 am WHERE: 33 New York Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

The MBLA and the Bison on the Vineyard Group will present a CLE Program entitled "Killing of Unarmed Black Males and Females By Law Enforcement". PANEL #1 : The Strategy behind the Black Lives Matter Movement. 9:00 AM – 10:25 AM Panelists will discuss Legal Constitutional and Criminal Prosecution issues and strategies behind the Black Lives Matter Movement. PANEL #2 : How Do We Make Black Lives Matter? 10:30 AM – 11:55 PM Panelist will discuss the necessity of a paradigm shift in the Black Empowerment Movement, including effectuating social and economic change through legislation. $30 in advance; $50 at door WHEN: Saturday August 22, 2015 at 9:00 am WHERE: 33 New York Avenue, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

Join us for a day of education, fun activities and games, great food and awesome company. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served as well as a clambake dinner consisting of clam chowder, steamed lobster, steamers, mussels, Italian sausage, linguica, sweet potato, red potato, pearl onion, corn on the cob, barbeque chicken and strawberry shortcake. We also have a special children's menu available for $25, which includes clam chowder, hot dogs, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, corn on the cob, chips, and dessert. When: August 22, 2015 *Clambake Dinner: 5:15 PM - 7:45 PM Where: Oak Bluffs, MA

Individual convention and a-la-carte registration is still open! You may sign up online until Monday, August 31st, or you may register on-site beginning September 2nd. Please click here for the convention webpage http://hnba.com/events/2015-annual-convention/. For questions about convention registration, contact the HNBA directly at info@hnba.com Join the HNBA for its 40th Annual Convention in Boston, from September 2-5, 2015. Convention theme: Celebrating Our Heritage, Planning Our Future Don’t miss out on four days of non-stop educational programs, enlightening speakers, networking opportunities, and of course the finest entertainment around. Attendees will have the opportunity to obtain CLE credits in a wide variety of topics. WHEN: September 2-5, 2015 Career Fair September 4, 2015 WHERE: Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel 425 Summer Street Boston, MA 02210

Bentley University Graduate School of Business in partnership with the Affinity Leadership Consortium cordially invites you to a Graduate Programs Reception. Please join with members of ALPFA, NAAAP, NABA, NBMBAA, NSBE, NSHMBA, SHPE and MBLA to mingle with current Bentley students, faculty, and administrators to learn about Graduate Programs, and Leadership Scholarship Opportunities. WHEN: Thursday September 10, 2015 5:00 – 7:00pm WHERE: Downtown Harvard Club One Federal Street, 38th Floor

There will be a screening of the documentary "The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution" at the Kendall Square Cinema on Friday September 11, 2015. WHEN: Friday, September 11, 2015 WHERE: Kendall Square Cinema 355 Binney St, Cambridge, MA 02139.

On Saturday September 12th, The Dimock Center will partner with HoodFit and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) to host the first annual ‘Road to Wellness 5k Walk/Run.’ The event will kick-off at The Dimock Center and continue through the Roxbury community. The event is anticipated to engage over 1,000 participants from over 200 surrounding communities to unite runners and walkers in their pursuit of wellness, as well as celebrate the rich history of Roxbury. WHEN: September 12, 2015 Registration begins at 7 a.m. Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. WHERE: The Dimock Center 55 Dimock Street Roxbury, MA

2015 Solo & Small Firm Summit: Strategies for Success presented by the ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division As a member of a co-sponsoring entity of the Summit, a discounted registration rate is available (save up to $100 for ABA members and up to $200 for non-ABA members) by including code GP1509CS when you reserve your seat today! Be sure to take advantage of the early bird rate and register before 8/26. Conference attendees will enjoy: A concise, all-in-one environment for networking with colleagues, a legal marketplace (expo), and idea sharing. •The Difference Makers Awards Luncheon with featured keynote speaker JUDY SMITH, America’s #1 crisis management expert and the inspiration for ABC’s Scandal. •Programming focused on tools and resources to help solo and small firm attorneys become more effective practitioners. •Opportunities to connect with other attendees during 8 networking events. WHEN: September 24 – 26, 2015 WHERE: InterContinental Boston Boston, MA

2015 Solo & Small Firm Summit: Strategies for Success presented by the ABA Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division As a member of a co-sponsoring entity of the Summit, a discounted registration rate is available (save up to $100 for ABA members and up to $200 for non-ABA members) by including code GP1509CS when you reserve your seat today! Be sure to take advantage of the early bird rate and register before 8/26. Conference attendees will enjoy: A concise, all-in-one environment for networking with colleagues, a legal marketplace (expo), and idea sharing. •The Difference Makers Awards Luncheon with featured keynote speaker JUDY SMITH, America’s #1 crisis management expert and the inspiration for ABC’s Scandal. •Programming focused on tools and resources to help solo and small firm attorneys become more effective practitioners. •Opportunities to connect with other attendees during 8 networking events. WHEN: September 24 – 26, 2015 WHERE: InterContinental Boston Boston, MA

The 3rd Annual Walk, Roll, Shobble, Stroll for Children with [...]