The Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development is named after Ronald H. Brown, a St. John’s law school alumnus, who served as the first African American Secretary of Commerce and the first African American Chair of the Democratic National Committee. View the Center's Brochure. (PDF format)
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of Ronald H. Brown’s
Graduation from St. John’s School of Law
Friday and Saturday November 13–14, 2009
This two-day symposium celebrates the upcoming 40th Anniversary of Ronald H. Brown’s graduation from St. John’s School of Law.
Summer Prep Program for College Students
The Summer Prep Program for College Students is a eight-week educational experience taking place in June/July of each year. Pursuant to this Summer Prep Program, the Ronald Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development partnered with the following undergraduate schools:
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice/CUNY Department of Puerto Rican/Latin American Studies
- Medgar Evers College/CUNY
- St. John’s University
- York College/CUNY
- United Negro College Fund Colleges
Through a rigorous selection process, each undergraduate college selects no more than 10 students for the Summer Prep Program. Each student also earns academic credit while participating in the Prep Program.
Contact Information
Leonard M. Baynes
Professor of Law and Director
The Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development
baynesl@stjohns.edu
Janai Nelson
Assistant Professor of Law and Assistant Director
The Ronald H. Brown Center for Civil Rights and Economic Development
nelsonj1@stjohns.edu