The Harvard Law Review is old, it’s respected and for the very first time, it’s being run by a black woman.

ImeIme Umana, set to graduate from Harvard Law in 2018, is that woman. Umana is working towards a doctorate in law, with a focus on the intersection of government and African-American studies. Her work centers around defining and investigating how stereotypes of black women are reproduced and reinforced within the American political world.

In addition to her new editorial role, Umana serves as the Professional Development Chair for Public Interest for the Harvard Black Law Students Association, helping fellow black law students find success in public interest, governmental and non-profit careers.

In a statement they gave to Blavity, The Harvard Black Law Students Association praised Umana for “her unwavering commitment to justice, remarkable intelligence, and humility.”

As president of the Review, Umana will lead almost 100 contributors and a business staff of three. She will be responsible for the monthly production of 2,500 pages of legal scholarship eight times a year, monthly from November to June.

Blavity adds its voice to the chorus of congratulations coming in — and like the rest of the country, looks forward to seeing great things to come from President Umana.

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