The Challenge

The newsletter of the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law

2020 Articles

Chair’s Column By Masah SamForay June 2020 A note from the outgoing chair, Masah SamForay.
Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Forms Racial Justice Coalition By Azar Alexander, Chastidy Burns, & Kenny Matuszewski September 2020 A look at the Racial Justice Coalition formed by the Chicago Bar Association Young Lawyers Section in response to the devastating loss of so many lives at the hands of law enforcement.
The Disparate Impact of COVID-19 in Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities By Masah SamForay June 2020 A look at the disparate health impacts of COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minority groups and steps lawyers can take to help.
Do All Americans Deserve Birthright Citizenship? By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza February 2020 A look at the history and future of birthright citizenship in the United States.
Economic Justice for the Black Lawyer: My Conversation With John Rogers Jr., Founder, Chairman, & CEO of Ariel Investments By Juan Thomas September 2020 An interview with John Rogers Jr., the founder, chairman, and CEO of the largest minority-led mutual fund firm in the United States.
Implicit Bias: How Far Are We Really? By Bianca B. Brown February 2020 Strides in diversity efforts have not sufficiently addressed implicit bias.
Letter From the Editor By Khara Coleman June 2020 A note from the editor, Khara Coleman.
New Member Spotlight on REM Member Maryam H. Arfeen By Maryam H. Arfeen February 2020 A spotlight on Maryam H. Arfeen.
New Member Spotlight: Ioua Lagazo By Ioua Lagazo September 2020 A Q-&-A with a new member of the Standing Committee on Racial & Ethnic Minorities, Ioua Lagazo.
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A Note From the Vice Chair of the Standing Committee on REM By Khara Coleman February 2020 A note from the vice chair, Khara Coleman.
Recognizing the Past and Present Challenges Faced by Asian/Pacific Americans This Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month By Maryam Arfeen & Sharon Eiseman September 2020 A look at the historical legal challenges faced by Asian/Pacific Americans and the steep increase in discriminatory conduct and harassment against members of this community during the coronavirus pandemic. 
Recognizing the Past and Present Challenges Faced by Asian/Pacific Americans This Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month By Maryam Arfeen & Sharon Eiseman June 2020 A look at the historical legal challenges faced by Asian/Pacific Americans and the steep increase in discriminatory conduct and harassment against members of this community during the coronavirus pandemic. 
Spotlight on REM Member Sherlyn Smith By Sherlyn Smith June 2020 A spotlight on Sherlyn Smith.
Steering Towards Racial Equality for My Profession and My Son By Kenya Jenkins-Wright September 2020 Thoughts on systemic racism from the co-chair of the ISBA Steering Committee for Racial Inequality, Kenya Jenkins-Wright.
The Story of Ricardo Santiago, a Local DACA Recipient and Law Student By Hon. Geraldine D’Souza September 2020 A look at the life of a local Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient.
The View From the Chair: Fall 2020 By Khara Coleman September 2020 A note from the chair, Khara Coleman.
Why Estate Planning Is Relevant to Minority Communities By Ebony R. Huddleston June 2020 By thinking of estate planning on a larger scale, minority communities can position themselves to retain more control over life and legacy.
Why So Insecure? An Internal Reflection on the Gender-Racial Gap & Lower Self-Confidence By Sonni Choi Williams February 2020 A look at the confidence gap between minority female attorneys and their white male counterparts.