Gloria J. Browne-Marshall

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is a writer, professor of constitutional law, civil rights attorney and playwright. "Her voice continues to resonate globally." Herb Boyd, author of "Black Detroit: A People's History of Self Determination." Her most recent book is "She Took Justice: The Black Woman, Law, and Power - 1619 to 1969" "She Took Justice" traces the role of law in The Black Woman's journey from Queen Nzingha to Shirley Chisholm.

Gloria is a member of the National Press Club, Dramatist Guild, Mystery Writers of America, National Association of Black Journalists, and PEN American Center. She received the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Justice Award for her work with civil rights and women's justice issues. She is a Professor of Constitutional Law at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) who teaches about the role of law currently and historically.

Gloria J. Browne-Marshall is the Founder/Director of The Law and Policy Group, Inc., a nonprofit organization. The Law and Policy Group, Inc. is a think tank for the community which produces the biennial "Report on the Status of Black Women and Girls(R)," the only ongoing national report on the state of Black females in America. Gloria speaks nationally and internationally about social justice issues. Twitter: @GBrowneMarshall