The First Black Woman On The Federal Bench

She played a pivotal role in the end of segregation.

By Kathryn Rubino on February 06, 2023 6:18 pm

Answer: Constance Baker Motley.

Constance Baker Motley, the first African American woman appointed to the federal bench, played a pivotal role in the fight to end racial segregation and mentored younger judges who followed her. #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/g1ldHEM0X2 pic.twitter.com/70h7lS6rZa

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