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The Association of Black Woman Attorneys (ABWA) 50th Anniversary Gala is taking place in 2 weeks!!! We are extremely honored for the ABWA Board to present the amazing night we have in store at Russo's On The Bay at 7 pm on May 2.

We have the privilege of honoring all 24 past presidents who are the pillars in the legal field as well as honoring Taa Grays, Esq., CIPM with the Lifetime Achievement Award, Deborah Archer with the Trailblazer of the Year Award, and Chris-Tia Donaldson of Thank God It's Natural with the Posthumous Honoree Award.

One week remains to purchase tickets and tables as all sales close on April 24, 2026. Do not miss this momentous occasion and secure your seat in the room at https://forreal.agency/abwa-gala

#ABWA50 #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible

Things are heating up in New York! The perfect season for a celebration of 50 years of Black women in law.

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 http://www.forreal.agency/abwa-gala

The room will be waiting for you. See you next month.

Join us for a seat at the table as we honor the past, present and future of Black women in law.

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 http://www.forreal.agency/abwa-gala

We’ve got just one question. Will you be in the room in 21 days? ✨

Join us for a seat at the table as we honor the past, present and future of Black women in law.
🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 http://www.forreal.agency/abwa-gala

Come celebrate 50 years of Black excellence at our unforgettable anniversary gala!

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 http://www.forreal.agency/abwa-gala

Join us next month as we honor the past, present and future of Black women in law.

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 http://www.forreal.agency/abwa-gala

The excitement is growing by the day! ✨

Be in the room as we honor the past, present and future of Black women in law.

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 http://www.forreal.agency/abwa-gala

Join Sheea and the ladies of ABWA next month as we celebrate 50 years of Black women in law.

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 http://www.forreal.agency/abwa-gala

Be in the room next month with a powerful set of women.

Join us for a seat at the table as we honor the past, present and future of Black women in law.
🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 http://www.forreal.agency/abwa-gala

Are you going to be in the room?!

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 http://www.forreal.agency/abwa-gala

We’re counting down to an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 50 years of Black women in law. Be in the room next month!

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 http://www.forreal.agency/abwa-gala

Join Leneer and the ladies of ABWA for a seat at the table as we honor the past, present and future of Black women in law.

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 forreal.agency/abwa-gala

On Saturday, May 30, ABWA is celebrating Spring and kicking off the Summer with a day dedicated to wellness!!

We will have an energetic workout at Orangetheory Fitness - West Harlem followed by the next installment of our Sister Circle Brunch at the black owned The Good Good in Harlem!!!

Tickets are first come, first serve so get your tickets NOW at Brunch & Burn | Association Of Black https://share.google/RBP8YqfThCLc05F0W

#BrunchandBurn #Orangetheory #TheGoodGood #SisterCircleBrunch #ABWA50

The waterfront. The ballroom. The Bay. May 2nd, Russo’s on the Bay is ours. Get your tickets before the tables are gone https://forreal.agency/abwa-gala

Law students ABWA'S Ruth Whitehead Whaley Scholarship Application closes TONIGHT at 11:59 pm!!!

Apply for these coins!!! Application link in bio!!

#ABWA50 #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible

Lifting as we rise!
This is how we elevate the accomplishments of the past, amplify our presence, and inspire the future.

Join us next month as we celebrate 50 years of Black women in law.

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 forreal.agency/abwa-gala

Meet Victoria and the excellent ladies of ABWA this May!

Join us for a seat at the table as we honor the past, present and future of Black women in law.

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 https://forreal.agency/abwa-gala

Law students!! ABWA's Ruth Whitehead Whaley Scholarship application closes TOMORROW 4/1 at 11:59 pm!!!

Get those applications in!!

#ABWA50 #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible

“I hope for growth and diversity so that we are building more than an association, but a movement of Black women who are making an impact in every aspect of our world with their legal training.”
— Marjorie Cadogan
ABWA Past President

Join Marjorie and the ladies of ABWA as we honor the past, present, and future of Black women in law.

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 https://forreal.agency/abwa-gala

It’s going to be a night to remember!

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 https://forreal.agency/abwa-gala

Celebrate 50 years of Black Women in Law with Michelle and the ABWA ladies!

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 https://forreal.agency/abwa-gala

This May, ABWA will host its next installment of its sister circle brunch but with a lil burn to get our summer bodies in order!! 💪🏾

Save the date!! ABWA is taking it to Harlem World to get it in at Orangetheory Fitness followed by brunch at the black owned, The Good Good!!

Tickets drop next week!! 💜🥂

#ABWA50 #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible #SisterCircle

Alright, alright! The countdown is on. Tickets are still available. And you don’t want to miss this very special opportunity to be in the room this May.

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 https://forreal.agency/abwa-gala

ABWA thanks everyone who joined us for its special fireside chat with the amazing Rhonda Joy McClean!!!! The jewels she dropped were invaluable, and we all look forward to reading The NEXT Little Black Book of Success!! If you don't have your copy, get yourself one now!!

Special thanks to the New York County Lawyers Association for co-sponsoring this event with us.

#ABWA50 #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible

Behind the scenes of conversations between the leading ladies of ABWA.
Be in the room this May!

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 https://forreal.agency/abwa-gala

“This anniversary matters because we are still here, we still matter.”

Join Tanya Blocker and the ladies of ABWA this spring!
🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 forreal.agency/abwa-gala

#ABWA50 #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible

Be in the room this May! Meet and connect with Sher and the rest of the ladies of ABWA as we celebrate 50 years of Black women in law!

🗓️ Saturday, May 2nd
🎟️ Tickets Available Now
📍 Russo’s on the Bay
🔗 forreal.agency/abwa-gala

#ABWA50 #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible

In honor of the last week of Women’s History Month, ABWA is posting a special sale for our 50th Anniversary Gala from March 22 to 31. Use the "ABWA50" for a $25 discount on all tickets, tables, and journal ads 🥂

Get Tickets Now at https://forreal.agency/abwa-gala

#ABWA50 #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible #WomensHistoryMonth

May 2. Be in the room.

Get tickets now.
https://forreal.agency/abwa-gala

#ABWA50 #LiftingAsWeRise #DreamTheImpossible

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