Welcome back: BLSA backyard summer barbeque tradition kicks off the fall

Professor Darryl C. Wilson, the adviser for the Black Law Students Association at Stetson, hosted a weekend backyard barbeque on Sunday, Aug. 23, at his home to welcome new and returning BLSA students. The annual event, approaching its 15th year, punctuated the end of summer as the rigor of fall classes began for students at Stetson University College of Law.

The Black Law Students Association at Stetson gathered at the home of adviser Professor Darryl C. Wilson for a summer welcome back barbeque. Photo by Starcee Brown.

The Black Law Students Association at Stetson gathered at the home of adviser Professor Darryl C. Wilson for a summer welcome back barbeque. Photo by Starcee Brown.

The BLSA barbeque also featured a book bank of text book rentals and study guides for students as well as an opportunity for mentoring and exchanging stories and information.

The Stetson BLSA maintains a proud tradition of service and assistance that spans more than 20 years at Stetson University College of Law. Stetson’s BLSA is a student organization committed to supporting African-Americans and the broader community throughout law school and within the legal profession.

Editor’s Note: Group photo caption:  (Front Row): Brynson Brown, Kou Sua, Ashleigh Brooks, Teiharhah Howell, Jazzmine Jenkins, Charis Campbell, Annette Collins. (Middle Row): Melissa Caines, Chantay Perry, Nathan Howell, Ja’keria McCowan, Cindy Innocent, Alexis Turner Garris, Justin Scott, Tamara Williams, Taofikat Ninalowo, Bridgette Lester, Professor Judith Scully, Diriki Geuka. (Back Row): Jounice Nealy-Brown, Lindsey Askew, Starcee Brown, Adriana Foreman, Chizom Okebugwu, Kishantavia Carson, Professor Dorthea Bean, Alexander Howell, Professor Darryl Wilson, Dara Wilson, Carmen Johnson.

BLSA students enjoyed a barbeque at Professor Darryl C. Wilson's home to kick off the semester.

BLSA students Christie Alisca and Edna Pierre enjoyed a barbeque at Professor Darryl C. Wilson’s home to kick off the semester. Photo by Starcee Brown.