On July 22, 1939, Jane Matilda Bolin made history by becoming the first African American woman to be appointed as a judge in the United States. She was appointed to the Domestic Relations Court in New York City by Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia. Bolin’s groundbreaking appointment marked a significant achievement in the fight for racial and gender equality in the legal profession. She served as a judge for 40 years, making notable contributions to social justice and the legal system.
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