The First Black Woman Judge in America Jane Bolin graduated from Yale Law School in 1931 and was sworn in as the first Black female judge in U.S. history in 1939. She served for 40 years, transforming the family court system. #BlackHistory #WomenInHistory #LegalHistory #HiddenFigures Jane Bolin, first Black woman judge, Yale Law School, family court judge, Black history, women judges, legal history, hidden figures, American history, New York City | Black History Unfiltered

Jane Bolin was the first black woman to become a judge in the U.S. — and we celebrate her! When she wasn't presiding over cases, she was fighting to change racist policies in the judicial system. Learn more about today's #BlackHistoryMonth FYI: | The View

Jane Bolin was the first Black woman to become a judge in the United States, breaking racial and gender barriers in the legal system. She used her position to fight against segregation and discrimination, particularly in child welfare and education. Bolin also worked with organizations like the NAACP to advance civil rights and expand opportunities for Black Americans. | Black ExcelList