By AFRO Staff
Attorney Benjamin L. Crump made history when the dedication of the College of Law at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens is named in his honor. The naming of the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law drew the likes of George Clinton, the mother and stepfather of Tyre Nichols and Trayvon Martin’s mother, Sybrina Martin. Many other families he has represented over the years. Celebrities, friends, family and more also came out to celebrate the special moment.
The dedication ceremony took place on Feb. 8 in Miami Gardens, Fla.
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Rodney Wells, Tyre Nichols’ step-father, RowVaughn Wells, Nichols’ mother and Attorney Ben Crump. (Photos by Patricia McDougall) -
Chicago, Ill. attorney Antonio M. Romanucci and Dr. Denise Mitchem, advisor to Chairman Benjamin Crump. (Photos by Patricia McDougall) -
Trayvon Martin’s mother Sybrina Martin attends the ceremony at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens when the shool of law was declared the Benjamin L. Crump College of Law. (Photos by Patricia McDougall)
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George Clinton and Stephanie Lynn Clinton. (Photos by Patricia McDougall) -
Lawyer Benjamin Crump took the time to sign books and greet residents from Florida and beyond gathered for the ceremony. (Photos by Patricia McDougall) -
(Photos by Patricia McDougall)
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