Black Law Student Association is a student organization at the Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge (Hebert) located in Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, LA
Black Businesses & Organizations in Louisiana
Explore Black businesses and organizations in Louisiana serving your community. Find law firms, medical practices, restaurants, retail stores, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and community services owned by or dedicated to serving the Black community. Connect with establishments that understand your cultural values and provide services in your language.
LSU Black Law Student Association
Tulane Black Law Students Association
Black Law Students Association is a student organization at the Tulane University located in New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. New Orleans Chapter
The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA, Inc.), is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for black professionals in the accounting, finance and related business professions. Representing more than 200,000 black professionals in these fields, NABA advances people, careers, and the mission by providing education, resources, and meaningful career connections to both professional and student members, fulfilling the principle of our motto: Lifting As We Climb.
The New Orleans chapter was established to expand the reach of NABA initiatives. Comprised of professionals in the New Orleans area of Louisiana, we work to continue in the NABA motto “Lifting As We Climb.”
New Orleans, LA
National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. Baton Rouge Chapter
The National Association of Black Accountants (NABA, Inc.), is a nonprofit membership association dedicated to bridging the opportunity gap for black professionals in the accounting, finance and related business professions. Representing more than 200,000 black professionals in these fields, NABA advances people, careers, and the mission by providing education, resources, and meaningful career connections to both professional and student members, fulfilling the principle of our motto: Lifting As We Climb.
The mission of the NABA, Inc. Baton Rouge Chapter is to address the professional needs of its members and to build leaders that shape the future of the accounting and finance profession with an unfaltering commitment to inspire the same in their successors.
Baton Rouge, LA
100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, LTD
The 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge, LTD. is a non-profit organization through which African-American males step forward and assume roles of community leadership, responsibility and guidance. The organization serves as a catalyst to empower youth to individually and collectively reach their full potential by maximizing the resources that foster and enhance achievement in education and economic and community development.
The mission of 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Baton Rouge, Ltd. is to give substance to a shared vision which fosters and develops model programs that build community by enhancing lives of our African-American youth.
Baton Rouge, LA
100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette
In 2008, a small group of African- American men in the Lafayette area began to meet to explore the possibility of creating a Lafayette Chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.(100 BMOA). Some of the initial group included Melvin Caesar, Patrick Williams, Alton Trahan, Willie Smith, and George Williams.
The group began to expand and they voted to seek affiliation with 100 Black Men of America, Inc. In June of 2009, 100 Black Men of Greater Lafayette, Inc., (100 BMOGL) was formally chartered by 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Melvin Caesar served as Founding president, and thus became an immediate member of the national board of directors of 100 BMOA.
The influence of this chapter is achieved through the cultivation of partnerships with law enforcement officials, political leaders, business and industry, and respected civic and professional organizations who share a similar passion for effecting positive change. The chapter’s membership is comprised of representation from the Greater Lafayette Region (i.e. Lafayette, Broussard, Breaux Bridge, Abbeville, Opelousas, Youngsville, and other towns and villages in the regions).
We are a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.
The mission of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. is to improve the quality of life within our communities and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans.
100 Black Men of America, Inc. seeks to serve as a beacon of leadership by utilizing our diverse talents to create environments where our children are motivated to achieve, and to empower our people to become self-sufficient shareholders in the economic and social fabric of the communities we serve.
100 Black Men of America, Inc. is committed to the intellectual development of youth and the economic empowerment of the African American community based on the following precepts: respect for family, spirituality, justice, and integrity.
Lafayette, LA
Latest Black People
Dedrick Gordon
Dedrick L. Gordon is the owner of Gordon Injury Lawyers, a law firm conveniently located in downtown Chicago and the Art District of New Orleans. He concentrates his legal practice in several areas primarily involving a trial practice in cases involving serious personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.
Mr. Gordon is an Illinois and Louisiana licensed trial lawyer. Mr. Gordon grew up in Chicago, but maintains strong New Orleans roots. His father was born and raised in New Orleans, and his grandfather owned and operated a produce company in the French Quarters for many years.
Mr. Gordon has successfully recovered hundreds of substantial settlements and jury verdicts on behalf of injury victims and their families. Recently, Mr. Gordon obtained a $3.125 million dollar settlement due to a hospital's negligence. Mr. Gordon has gained a reputation for his aggressive approach to helping his clients obtain the justice they deserve.
Mr. Gordon was named a 2022 and 2021 Illinois Rising Star Super Lawyer, an honor bestowed on only 2.5% of the lawyers in Illinois each year, and was featured in Chicago Magazine. This is the second year in a row Mr. Gordon has been named an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star for his outstanding work in personal injury litigation.
Mr. Gordon is a former associate of Nilson, Stookal, Gleason & Caputo, Ltd., a Chicago-based law firm with 30-plus years of representing individuals in serious injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and workers compensation matters; that has successfully recovered several millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of its clients.
Mr. Gordon served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Cook County Bar Association and member of the Membership Committee of the Cook County Bar Association.
Mr. Gordon is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association, Cook County Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association, and New Orleans Bar Association.
Mr. Gordon is a graduate of the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Mr. Gordon worked for the Consumer Protection Unit and Homeowner Protection Unit of the Indiana Attorney General’s Office, and clerked for the Securities Division for the Indiana Secretary of State.
Chicago, IL
James A. Graham
The Law Office of James A. Graham provides affordable and compassionate assistance with family law, divorce, bankruptcy, immigration and other legal matters in and around New Orleans.
New Orleans, LA