“The idea is not to live forever, but to create something that will.” — Andy Warhol
“We leave a mark wherever we go, whatever we do, and whatever we say.” — David Rosenfelt
Northeastern University School of Law’s Black Law Students Association – Kemet Chapter is excited to welcome you to the 2026–2027 academic year! This year’s theme is “Legacy,” which reflects our belief in using our past to inform and help direct our future. We want to build on the leaders that have come before us and especially the Black law students who have walked through the halls of Dockser. We stand on the foundation they built, and we have a responsibility to continue building.
“What is a person if not the marks they leave behind.” — anonymous
In an era of fascism, we find ourselves in a moment defined by attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion; challenges to birthright citizenship and voting; and the continued presence of an anti-Black, anti-immigrant and anti-queer agenda in our institutions and communities. In the face of all of this, we continue to strive for a world that will be equitable for ourselves, and those who come after us.
As Black law students, not only are we inheriting a legacy, but we are also actively creating one.
This year, our mission is to build on the momentum created by the leaders who came before us, strengthen our network and cultivate meaningful bonds within our immediate and broader Boston community. We aim to be an environment where members can find support, mentorship, professional growth and belonging.
Even though this climate is discouraging, BLSA members before us persevered and laid out the groundwork for us to continue to be in the spaces we are currently in. It is our duty to honor the past and continue that legacy by learning from it.
With this mindset, we will engage with the present by building community and advocating for one another, and we will look toward the future by creating opportunities for the Black law students who will follow in our footsteps.
Through mentorship, networking and community events, we aim to weave a network of strength that sustains us throughout law school and beyond, creating a legacy that gives others the foundation to shape their own.
In solidarity,
Your 2026–2027 E-Board
Black Law Students Association – Kemet Chapter
Northeastern University School of Law
Please feel free to contact the current BLSA e-board with any questions at [email protected]. We’re excited to answer questions, give you a tour or welcome you into our community