The Legacy of Civil Rights Icon George W. Crockett Jr.
This event is in the past.
When:
February 13, 2024
12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where:
Event category:
Other
In-person
Join the Damon J. Keith Center in celebrating the life and legacy of Lawyer, Recorder's Court Judge and Congressman George W. Crockett Jr.
George W. Crockett Jr. was an African-American attorney, jurist, and congressman from Michigan. Notably, he served as a national vice-president of the National Lawyers Guild and co-founded what is believed to be the first racially integrated law firm in the United States. The event is being organized by Professor Hammer, a co-author of "No Equal Justice," along with our esteemed late professor, Edward J. Littlejohn, in 2022.
A screening of a short documentary will be followed by discussion and questions.
A light lunch will be provided to the first arrivals.