Constance Slaughter-Harvey

Constance Slaughter-Harvey is a Jackson, Mississippi native that became the first black judge in the state of Mississippi.[1]

Education

Contance Slaughter-Harvey received her bachelor's degree in political science and economics from Tougaloo College with cum laude honors. After graduation, she enrolled at the University of Mississippi School of Law where she was the first African-American to graduate in 1970.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Land, Monica (April 19, 2013). "First Black Judge of Miss. to Speak at Alcorn Diversity Event". The Mississippi Link.
  2. ↑ "Constance Slaughter-Harvey" (PDF). American Bar Association. Retrieved May 2016. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
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