The idea for a Black Lives Matter Forum was born from discussions between the 1t Amendment Law Clinic Director, Nancy Costello, and Cass Tech Newspaper Advisor, Ericka M. Jones. With the assistance of the Cass Tech NAACP Chapter Advisor, Pamela Moyand, the CT Futures Project Coordinator, Christopher Horne, MSU Law Student, Gabrielle Boyer, coordinated the 1st forum and workshop of this kind.

Part 1 Highlights: Lisa Phillips - Cass Tech Principal, Ericka M. Jones - Cass Tech Newspaper Advisor, Angela Austin and LaShawn Erby - Black Lives Matter Lansing, Judge Kenneth King - 36th District and Frank Murphy Federal Court, Kim Miles - Wayne County Assistant Prosecutor, and Cliff Woodard - Criminal Defense Attorney.