Tag: first Black woman judge
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Judge Nancy Abudu makes history as the first Black woman confirmed to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, bringing valuable civil rights experience to the federal bench.
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Joan Anthony made history as the first Black woman to preside over Family Court in St. Johns County, honored with Alicia Washington during a landmark investiture at Bethune-Cookman University.
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Judge Cynthia J. Ayers, First Black Woman Elected to Marion County Superior Court, Passes Away at 77
Judge Cynthia J. Ayers, the first Black woman elected to Marion County Superior Court, passed away at 77. Read about her trailblazing career and legacy.
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In December 2022, Dana Douglas became the first Black woman confirmed to the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Her confirmation marked a historic moment in the push for judicial diversity
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Judge Christina Elmore reflects on her role as Kent County’s first Black woman Circuit Judge, advocating for diversity and supporting Black legal professionals.
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