Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association

04/29/2026

We are wrapping up the program year with our final newsletter!

A year’s worth of moments, one final send‑off ✨

Highlights, reflections, and gala photos 📸



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04/29/2026

We are excited to share our 2025-2026 Impact Report, highlighting the work, partnerships, and impact that defined this year.

As the program year comes to a close, this report offers a closer look at what we have accomplished. We invite you to click through and explore the impact and progress highlighted this year.



https://mablacklawyers.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/MBLA-Impact-Report-2025-2026.pdf

04/29/2026

🏛️ The ninth and final stop on our law school tabling tour at UMass Law brings this program year to a close.

As we wrap up our second year, we are grateful for the opportunity to visit law schools, meet and engage with students, and build connections at every stop along the way.

Thank you to everyone who participated, shared their time, and helped make this year impactful!

04/29/2026

🎙️ The full interview is now available.

Following last week’s behind‑the‑scenes preview, you can now watch our complete interview with Courtney Cole of WBZ-TV, where we discuss our annual gala and reflect on the MBLA's 53 years.

Grateful for the opportunity to spotlight the MBLA, alongside our Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree, Jacqui Bowman, who joined the conversation with Courtney and the WBZ team!

▶️ Watch here:

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ANhVa6pVv1M?si=cWntUcDkapNJmEn2

WBZ web link: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/video/massachusetts-black-lawyers-association-gala-celebrates-53-years/

Jameel Moore, the President of the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association and attorney Jacquelynne Bowman joined WBZ-TV’s Courtney Cole to discuss the upcoming gala.

04/28/2026

🏛️ The eighth stop on our tabling tour was Northeastern University School of Law. We were grateful for the chance to meet and engage with law students and faculty.

Thank you to everyone who connected with us along the way!

04/28/2026

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to our sponsors for the 2026 Gala! Thank you for investing in the MBLA and for standing alongside us.

04/27/2026

🏛️ The seventh stop on our law school tabling tour was Western New Egland Law School. We are excited to share highlights from our visit through a video created by one of our student liaisons, Joel Wesonga. Student engagement and leadership remain central to our work. Thank you to everyone who participated and connected with us!

04/25/2026

Two weeks later, and we are still appreciating just how much thought, care, and teamwork went into making our recent gala such a success. We wanted to take a moment to recognize the partners who worked behind the scenes to bring everything together. From planning to production to the finishing touches, the gala truly came to life through collaboration.

Thank you to the team who made it happen:

Event Planner: A Classy Touch Events

Emcee: Jonathan L. Allen

AV / Production: B'Noir Production LLC

Entertainment: The Soul Mosaic (the-soul-mosaic.com)

Photography & Videography: Dante Luna

DJ: Dru Nyce

Flowers: Boston Flower Co.

Balloons: Joy Expressions

Linens: Purplefox Events, LLC

Decor: Detailed Decor

Event Rentals: Gorgeous Event Rentals

Hotel: InterContinental Boston

With appreciation as well to those who provided additional on‑site support behind the scenes. We are grateful to everyone involved, and to all who joined us to make the event such a great one.

We are already looking ahead. Save the date for next year’s gala on Friday, April 9, 2027. We look forward to welcoming everyone back!

04/25/2026

Two weeks later, and we are still appreciating just how much thought, care, and teamwork went into making our recent gala such a success. We wanted to take a moment to recognize the partners who worked behind the scenes to bring everything together. From planning to production to the finishing touches, the gala truly came to life through collaboration.

Thank you to the team who made it happen:

Event Planner: A Classy Touch Events

Emcee: Jonathan L. Allen

AV / Production: B'Noir Production LLC

Entertainment: The Soul Mosaic (the-soul-mosaic.com)

Photography & Videography: Dante Luna

DJ: DJ Dru Nyce

Flowers: Boston Flower Co. (bostonflowerco.com)

Balloons: Joy Expressions

Linens: Purplefox Events, LLC

Decor: Detailed Decor

Event Rentals: Gorgeous Event Rentals

Hotel: InterContinental Boston

With appreciation as well to those who provided additional on‑site support behind the scenes. We are grateful to everyone involved, and to all who joined us to make the event such a great one.

We are already looking ahead. Save the date for next year’s gala on Friday, April 9, 2027. We look forward to welcoming everyone back!