On September 2, 1975, the first Black Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, Justice Joseph W. Hatchett, was sworn in. He made history as the first African American to serve on Florida’s highest court. Justice Hatchett was appointed by then-Governor Reubin Askew. His appointment was a significant milestone in the fight for racial equality and representation in the judicial system. Justice Hatchett served on the Florida Supreme Court until 1987, and his career continued to be influential in law and public service.
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