Kristen Clarke has carved out a powerful legacy as the first Black woman to lead the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division. Her appointment signifies more than a personal milestone ...

First Black woman justice By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine — the first Black ...

On Friday, Justice Pamela Goodwine became the first Black woman to serve on the state supreme court. This is also the first time the court has had a female majority. "I am deeply honored and ...