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THE NATIONAL BLACK PROSECUTORS ASSOCIATION The National Black Prosecutors AssociationNBPA is the only professional membership organization dedicated to the advancement of Blacks as prosecutors at all levels of government. Founded in 1983 the Associations membership is comprised of both chief and line prosecutors nationwide. In addition to prosecutors the associations membership includes law students former prosecutors and law enforcement personnel. TheNBPAis emerging as the international association of Black law enforcement professionals with a reputation for providing education and leadership in the legal profession through its intensive training sessions and multidisciplined networking.