"NBASLH: Making Connections in the of the present day Millennium" was the theme of the 22nd annual convention of the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH) held in Jackson.

"NBASLH: Making Connections in the of the present day Millennium" was the theme of the 22nd annual convention of the National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH) held in Jackson, M April 27-30 Approximately 400 registrants attended 65 professional sessions; a public drill forum, "African American English: Clinical and Educational Issues"; and a Career Awareness Day held at Jackson State University (JSU) The convention also marked the 20th anniversary of the Mississippi affiliate.

The opening session included a special visitor performance by ...

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