BPDA’s Summer Fellowship program is our greatest pride and a core part of our mission.

Whether $5 or $100, your generous contributions help another Black defender like Da_Advocate get the resources they need to succeed. Donate today at bit.ly/BPDALove! #BlackDefendersMatter

My beautiful brother’s beautiful piece in The New Yorker. ❤️ Ofole Mgbako

Seven years ago today, Kalief Browder's story appeared in The New Yorker.
The mayor promised reforms: 'A lot of the changes we are making at Rikers Island right now are a result of the example of Kalief.'
And today, conditions on Rikers are worse than ever.

newyorker.com/magazine/2014/…

We're so excited to partner with NBLSA to demystify the hiring process for future Black public defenders. Hear opening remarks from Brendon Woods with panels moderated by Nicole Smith + Niya Young.

Register now and share with a friend: bit.ly/BPDA_1013

We're excited to highlight the 2021 BPDA Summer Fellows! We're incredibly proud of their work and growth this summer. 🎉

Our fellowship advances diversity in public defense by giving underrepresented populations an opportunity to gain invaluable experience. #BlackDefendersMatter

WATCH: #StanleyBellamy has spent the last 35 years in prison, sentenced to 62 ½ years to life in 1987. Stanley’s scheduled to see the Parole Board in 2046, when, should he live that long, he would be 85.
vimeo.com/505374246

A great opportunity for Black law students pursuing public defense.

Our analysis extends past willingness to do the politically expedient. The dichotomies perpetuated by the punishment system—innocent v guilty, violent v nonviolent, deserving v undeserving—harm NYers every day. Those least likely to cause harm address this 5bd.org

So proud of our inaugural 2020 Black Public Defender Association (BPDA) Fellows. We are at again for 2021 and could use your help. Please support the next generation of Black public defenders #GivingTuesday
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Webinar for #publicdefenders tomorrow at 1pm EST! Registration link below via The NAPD, and check out the Toolkit from Defender Impact Initiative and Community Justice Exchange here: bit.ly/TweetFromCourt….

Abolition asks us to show up, to redress the afterlives of enslavement & to build a more just world

This faculty letter is 1 small step toward responsibility for the violence of our institutions & committing to move differently, together

Sign on below

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#Publicdefenders : register for this The NAPD-hosted webinar with Defender Impact Initiative and Nicole Smith! July 31 at 1pm EST. The discussion will be focused on using social media to advocate for meaningful systemic change, based on this Toolkit: bit.ly/TweetFromCourt….

1/7 Have you been asked to speak about your incarcerated loved one to the media? Are you looking to uplift their story? Check-out these 6 quick tips so you can uplift their story while keeping them safe.
#StopSanQuentinOutbreak #LetThemGo #FreeThemAll
docs.google.com/document/d/1Kd…

NEW DATE: Please join us on JUNE 12 at 2pm EST. Register here if you haven't already: bit.ly/PDTwitterWebin….

Feeling really uncomfortable in my role as a lawyer in this revolution. Is it even possible to help oppressed people navigate the law without legitimizing the systems that oppress them?

Join Defender Impact Initiative and Community Justice Exchange for a panel discussion with avanindar, Sajid A. Khan and Nicole Smith about public defenders, social media, and advocacy. June 4, 2pm EST. RSVP here: bit.ly/PDTwitterWebin… and check out the Toolkit: bit.ly/TweetFromCourt….

Looking forward to teaching with and learning from my amazing colleagues.

Released today: a Social Media Toolkit for advocates --including public defenders! -- working against our system of mass criminalization, and seeking to use social media in that fight. bit.ly/TweetFromCourt…

Are you a Black law student interested in becoming a public defender?

BPDA is looking for two Black law students to serve as our inaugural BPDA Law Fellows.

Apply here: ow.ly/G9PM50yrMr6

I love my #pdtwitter but I often wonder if we are thoughtful enough when tweeting about clients—lots of ethical, professional and racial implications. Here is a little something I wrote for the Champion Magazine @ NACDL. ssrn.com/abstract=35187…