Alongside the release of history professor David Blight’s book on “Yale and Slavery: A History” on Friday, the University formally apologized for the role slavery played in the institution and its early leaders’ lives. In response, Yale has announced a set of actions, some of which were first announced in the previous two years, to acknowledge the school’s ties to the institution of slavery.
The first cohort of 25 Launchpad Scholars gathered in August for a welcome summit, which kicked off a year-long program that provides intensive support as the scholars navigate the law school admissions process.