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Because I am a reasonably aware individual, of course I know that racism exists everywhere, even in the so-called hallowed halls of Harvard Law School. I know that, but still somehow seeing the actual experiences of black students at the law school laid out in a devastatingly simple crimson and white checkerboard is powerful.
For those that may not have heard about it, I am talking about the new Instagram account @blackatharvardlaw. Students are able to anonymously share their stories of racism at the venerable institution. And these stories come from all sides at the law school. Professors underestimating black law students, fellow students assuming black students are the help, comparing being “shy” in one instance or being blonde in another to the experiences of black people. It’s a cavalcade of awful.
So, yeah, you should definitely read the selection of posts below, but everyone in the legal profession really should read everything on the account.
Kathryn Rubino is a Senior Editor at Above the Law, and host of The Jabot podcast. AtL tipsters are the best, so please connect with her. Feel free to email her with any tips, questions, or comments and follow her on Twitter (@Kathryn1).