National Lawyers Guild

Events

Soul of Justice Film Screening

Date: November 12 2011, 3:30pm - 6:00pm Location: The Lovecraft Bar - The Lovecraft Bar

Join NLG, EJA, BLSA, and SALDF for a screening of SOUL OF JUSTICE: Thelton Henderson’s American Journey  and happy hour!
*Snacks and some drinks provided!*
 Come learn more about the career of Judge Thelton Henderson - Judge Henderson was one of the first African-American federal judges in the United States and throughout his career demonstrated commitment to integrity and human rights and became a profound influence on the American judicial system.

*** Get inspired before finals.***

Thelton Henderson was appointed to federal judge by President Jimmy Carter in 1980. The film follows his life and career, including three cases in particular: (1) the inhumane conditions at Pelican Bay State Prison, (2) to the slaughter of dolphins by tuna-fishing fleets (the establishment of dolphin-safe tuna), (3) the elimination of affirmative action in California.