A North Carolina Judge Just Acknowledged an Undeniable Truth: The Death Penalty Is Racist
Sermons made his ruling in the case of Hasson Bacote, who, as NBC News notes, was convicted of murder “along with two others ...
From segregation to the Polk County bench: Judge Timothy Coon's journey
Timothy Coon was Polk County's first Black judge, a retired Air Force Reserve officer, an avid golfer, a married man of 48 years and father.
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Judge Glenda Hatchett empowers with ‘Dare to Take Charge’
Judge Glenda Hatchett discusses her new 2025 planner, shares powerful stories of resilience, and speaks on her 'Dare to take charge' project.
With DEI Top of Mind, Black Judges Discuss Growing Up During Segregation, Efforts to Diversify the Profession
Segregation was an impetus for me. It was my life. It's my lived experience,” said Ninth Circuit Judge Johnnie Rawlinson. “No one can take that away because I lived it, and it's my story. And we can't ...
Honoring the legacy of a Black Milwaukee County judge who broke barriers in court system
Justin, 30, who lives in a sprawling L.A. estate, has faced a barrage of speculation over his health and marriage to wife ...
Judge finds racial bias tainted jury selection in Black man's death row case
A North Carolina judge ruled Friday that a Black defendant’s capital trial was undermined by allegations of racial bias ...
DC judge gives control of Proud Boys’ trademark to Black church attacked by far-right group
The Proud Boys lost control of their trademarked name on Monday after a judge in Washington, DC, ruled that it be handed over ...
Black church in DC that was vandalized by the Proud Boys gains control over the group’s trademark
The Proud Boys has lost the trademark to their name and logos after a Washington D.C. judge gave the rights to an historic ...
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From segregation to the Polk County bench: Judge Timothy Coon's journey
Timothy Coon, the first Black judge in Polk County, Florida, has lived through and witnessed significant periods of racial change in America. He acknowledges the progress made in race relations ...
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Black Judges Discuss Growing Up During Segregation, Efforts to Diversify the Profession
The Trump administration’s targeting of federal and corporate diversity, equity and inclusion efforts clearly has affected conversations around diversity in the legal profession. But after ...
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Honoring the legacy of a Black Milwaukee County judge who broke barriers in court system
WELCOME BACK. 12 NEWS IS CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH TONIGHT. A LASTING TRIBUTE TO A BLACK JUDGE WHO LED THE WAY IN MILWAUKEE COUNTY COURTS. JUDGE CLARENCE PARRISH’S DAUGHTER EXPLAINS HOW ...