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THE HISTORICAL COLORED STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
Established in 1901 in Little Rock, Arkansas, it was the very first bar association for African
Americans in the United States.
The mission of this organization is to cherish the survival of minority lawyers. Since there are so many ethnic groups and many representatives in the courts, the Colored State Bar Association urges more minorities to pursue the study of law. In order to increase the number of minority lawyers, high school students must be encouraged to consider law as a career. Our goal is to implement and support programs in high schools to increase the number of minority lawyers within the judicial system. Despite minority legal organizations existing, the number of minority practicing attorneys remain low.
"A diverse population need diversity in representation."
Our history
The first Bar Association for people of color in America. Established in Little Rock Arkansas by trailblazers in the legal field, the Colored State Bar Association was a flagship in helping to establish other bar associations and attorneys in the south. Today, we stand to replicate what was done in 1901 and enhance the judicial system for people of African American decent.
Our future
There are many special areas of the law that is needed in the community such as: wills and probate, personal injury, domestic and family, corporate, estate management, patent law, maritime and international law. We believe the law is a profession that is concerned with helping others to solve their problems.
collaboraters wanted!
Become a collaborator - email us at coloredbar@gmail.com
THE HISTORICAL RECEIPT
A receipt that dates back to 1904 was found in an old bible of someone that was a member of the Colored State Bar Association. This document shows the names of four historical attorneys in the state of Arkansas that made great local and national strides.
They are listed at the top of the receipt as board members of the organization and having provided services to a Mr. Jackson for his last will and testament.
This receipt is a shining beam of legal history and proof of the dedication and hard work that the attorneys M.W. Gibbs, S.C. Pryce, J.D. Page, and L.J. Brown had for the advancement of African American people and their future.
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Affiliate Member Organizations:
Texas Paralegal Association
Shawnee Paralegal Association
Memphis Paralegal Association