Bryn Mawr Elementary School (later renamed Bouchet Academy) - transferred there in 6th gradeWhitney Young High School - Chicago's first magnet high school. She was on the honor roll for four years, took A.P. classes, was a member of the National Honor Society, and served as student council treasurer treasurer. She graduated in 1981 as class salutatorian.Princeton - majored in sociology and minored in African American studies, graduated cum laude with a BA degree in 1985.Harvard Law School - J.D. degree in 1988