"I submit to you that knowing and sharing our collective Black history is just as imperative today as it was 100 years ago. Thus, I charge each of you to be mindful of your individual responsibility to know and share our rich history with others. Remember, we have the collective power to prevent the erasure of Black Americans' immense contributions to not only this nation but the world."
"Programs like today's are provided because they widen our understanding of the type of people and struggles that pay for the march of progress. Douglass was a strong advocate for women's rights and equal suffrage, believing that freedom and justice should apply to all people."
The state's court system celebrated Black History Month by highlighting Frederick Douglass and Anna Murray Douglass' lives and their impact on law. The Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission organized the event, featuring historians and Court of Appeals Associate Judge Shirley Troutman discussing the importance of bringing Black history to life within the court system. Troutman emphasized that knowing and sharing Black history remains imperative today and charged attendees with the responsibility to preserve and share this rich heritage. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Rowan Wilson, the first Black chief judge in the state, educated the audience on Douglass' life and his advocacy for women's rights and equal suffrage. The event underscored how understanding historical struggles contributes to progress and justice for all people.
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