<h2><center><span style="color:#866F45";>Black History at W&M Law</span></center></h2>
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<p>From our first Black graduate in 1954 through the appointment of our first Black dean in 2020, <em>Black History at W&M Law</em> recognizes and celebrates the pivotal moments in Black history at William & Mary Law School. While the exhibit is not an exhaustive exploration of Black history at the Law School, it represents many of the important milestones in our School’s journey towards equity and inclusion.</p>
<p>The online exhibit reflects and expands upon the physical exhibit <em> Black History at W&M Law</em> on display in the Law School lobby during the spring semester of 2021. The books displayed and listed in the online exhibit are available in e-book format and may be borrowed by members of the William & Mary community. For photographs of the physical exhibit, see the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/wolflawlibrary/albums/72157718522768623"><span style="color:#115740";><strong>album in Flickr.</strong></span></a></p>
<p><em>Note: the images and articles below reflect the time periods from which they come. Some article titles may include outdated terminology or insensitive language.</em></p>
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2006 - First Black Director of the Faculty Support Center
2009 - W.C. Jefferson Chapter of BLSA Named National Chapter of the Year
"Black Law Students Association at William & Mary Named National Chapter of the Year"
"Organization Spotlight: Black Law Students Association"
2013 - First Black Editor-in-Chief
2014 - African-American Reunion Celebration
African-American Alumni Celebration
"Tree Dedicated in Memory of Sharon Coles-Stewart, J.D. '75"
2018 - First Black Associate Dean, Laura Shepherd
"William & Mary Law School Unveils Portrait of First African-American Graduate"
2019 - First Black Male Associate Dean
2020 - First Black Dean, A. Benjamin Spencer