Metropolitan Black Bar NYC

Home
United States
New York, NY
Metropolitan Black Bar NYC

Directions Website Contact the organization

Metropolitan Black Bar Association of NYC

Founded on July 5, 1984, the Metropolitan Black Bar Association was created from the merger of the Harlem Lawyers Association, founded in 1921 and the Bedford Stuyvesant Lawyers Association, founded in 1933. As one of the largest organizations of Black attorneys in New York State, the MBBA continues the rich legacy of its two predecessor organizations by providing a voice for Black legal professionals in the communities it serves. Today, the MBBA is comprised of mostly minority attorneys in large and small law firms, solo practitioners, all levels of government, academia, corporations, financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations and the judiciary.

11/01/2026

🗳️ ELECTION DAY IS ALMOST HERE. ARE YOU READY?

Today, Sunday, November 1, is the last day of early voting in New York! Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.

Still getting election ready? We’ve got you!

MBBA’s four-part Community Election Forum is now available ON DEMAND, along with helpful voting resources.

🎥 Four conversations. One resource hub.

🔗 Watch here: https://bit.ly/mbbaelection

❓ Questions about voting or experiencing a problem at the polls? Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) for free, nonpartisan assistance.

Be informed. Be prepared. Be a resource for your community.

Share this with someone who could use it!

10/28/2026

PROTECT WHAT MATTERS. Your voice. Your community. Your future.

Strong communities are built when people have access to information that helps them make informed decisions—for themselves, their families, and their futures.

MBBA is proud to partner with the National Bar Association and its Insurance Law Section to share these practical, easy-to-use resources on two things that matter: being prepared to vote and understanding the basics of protecting what you’ve worked to build.

Save them. Share them. Send them to your family group chat, your colleagues, your clients, your church, or someone in your community who could use the information.

Because information shouldn’t just be available. It should be accessible.

Be informed. Be prepared. Protect what matters.

CommunityEducation StrongerCommunities

10/28/2026

🗳️ TONIGHT: ARE YOU READY TO VOTE?

For the past three weeks, we’ve talked about why the midterms matter, what’s on your ballot, and your rights as a voter.

Tonight, we bring it all together.

Join MBBA for the final installment of our Community Election Forum: Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Community.

We’ll be joined by Na’ilah Amaru for an Election Week Community Briefing focused on what you need to know, where to find trusted information, and how to make sure you—and the people in your community—are ready for Election Day.

If you haven’t joined us yet, this is the one to catch.

📅 TONIGHT — Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Free + Virtual + Open to Everyone
🔗 Register at mbbanyc.org/events

Give us 30 minutes. We’ll help you get election ready.

And as we close out the series, help us extend its reach: send this to one person who could use the information. 🗳️

10/21/2026

🗳️ WEEK 3: WHAT ARE MY VOTING RIGHTS?

You’ve decided to vote. You’ve looked at your ballot. But what happens if you run into a problem when it’s time to cast your vote?

MBBA’s Community Election Forum continues with Week 3: What Are My Voting Rights?

Join us and Ny Whitaker for a practical conversation about your rights as a voter, what to expect when you vote, what to do if you encounter a problem, and where to turn for trusted, nonpartisan help.

Knowing what you’re voting on matters. Knowing your rights when you vote matters too.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Free + Virtual + Open to Everyone
🔗 Register at mbbanyc.org/events

Give us 30 minutes. We’ll help you get election ready.

And help us spread the word. Share this with someone in your community who needs to know their rights before Election Day.

10/13/2026

Week 2: What’s on My Ballot? 🗳️

You get your ballot and see names you don’t recognize, offices you’re not quite sure about, and maybe a question or two you’re reading for the first time.

Let’s change that.

Tomorrow at 6 PM, MBBA’s Community Election Forum continues with Week 2: What’s on My Ballot?

Join us and Dwayne Andrews for a practical conversation about understanding what you’re being asked to vote on and where to find reliable, nonpartisan information before you cast your ballot.

You don’t have to know everything. But you should know what you’re voting on.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Free + Virtual + Open to Everyone
🔗 Register at mbbanyc.org/events

Give us 30 minutes. We’ll help you get election ready.

10/01/2026

Give us 30 minutes. We’ll help you get election ready. 🗳️

This October, MBBA is launching the Community Election Forum: Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Community., a four-part virtual voter education series designed to make election information easier to understand and use.

We’re starting Wednesday, October 7 with one simple question:

Why should I care about the midterms?

What do the midterms have to do with your everyday life? More than you might think.

No legal jargon.
No partisan politics.
Just information you can use.

📅 Wednesdays in October
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Virtual and free
🔗 Register with QR code or at mbbanyc.org/events

Come for 30 minutes. Then share what you learn with someone in your community.

10/01/2026

Give us 30 minutes. We’ll help you get election ready. 🗳️

This October, MBBA is launching the Community Election Forum: Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Community., a four-part virtual voter education series designed to make election information easier to understand and use.

We’re starting Wednesday, October 7 with one simple question:

Why should I care about the midterms?

What do the midterms have to do with your everyday life? More than you might think.

No legal jargon.
No partisan politics.
Just information you can use.

📅 Wednesdays in October
⏰ 6:00 PM
💻 Virtual and free
🔗 Register with the QR code or at mbbanyc.org/events

Come for 30 minutes. Then share what you learn with someone in your community.

09/24/2026

A new chapter for the Metropolitan Black Bar Association.

Last week, members, Past Presidents, judges, public officials, bar leaders, community partners, colleagues and friends gathered to celebrate the Installation of MBBA’s 2026–2027 Officers and Board of Directors and the installation of Justina K. Rivera as the Association’s 24th President.

President Rivera challenged us with a simple question:

“What are we going to do with what we have?”

Our talent. Our relationships. Our access. Our influence. Our extraordinary network.

That question will help guide this next chapter through MBBA Forward: Advancing Lawyers. Strengthening Communities. Shaping the Future.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, sent congratulations, supported the evening and continues to invest in the mission and future of MBBA. Special thanks to Proskauer for its tremendous hospitality and partnership in hosting us.

This organization belongs to all of us, and moving it forward will take all of us.

We are excited for the year ahead.

MBBA Forward. 💪🏾

Professional Photos By Jay McClinton of Dos Ojos Photography

09/24/2026

09/15/2026

Despite their best efforts, we will not be silenced. We are “the people” and we have the power. Let’s show up and make sure our voices are heard and our votes counted.

Address

275 Madison Avenue Fl 14
New York, NY
10016

Website

https://www.mbbanyc.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Metropolitan Black Bar NYC posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.