The law office of Miami’s first Black judge is becoming a gallery honoring Overtown
In 1950, Thomas was appointed judge of the neighborhood’s Black municipal court, a segregated court, making him the first ...
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Black actors’ suit makes judges question Atlanta airport searches
The judges are considering whether to revive a lawsuit the Black comedian-actors filed in 2022 against Clayton County and several of its officers, alleging their practice of searching passengers ...
Justices Seem Likely to Uphold Louisiana Map With 2 Majority-Black Districts
A majority of the court appeared skeptical of a challenge to Louisiana’s voting map. The challengers had argued the state ...
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Black Heritage Trail of NH to host Juneteenth event on Ona Judge
The event features a dramatic reading of Ona Judge’s 1845 interview performed by acclaimed New Hampshire actress Sandi Clarke ...
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The law office of Miami’s first Black judge is becoming a gallery honoring Overtown
The former law office of Judge Lawson E. Thomas, pictured in Miami on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. PHOTO BY AL DIAZ [email protected] John Charles Thomas recalls fondly what it was like being in ...