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Portrait of a man coat, vest, and white tie gazing to toward the light.

Congressman George Henry White (b. 1852), son of a formerly enslaved mother, was an educator & lawyer as well as a U.S. Representative from North Carolina In 1900. White was the 1st member of Congress to introduce legislation making lynching a federal crime.

Grainy black and white image of women in nurses uniforms as they observe and assist Dr. Evan’s surgery (South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia)

Undated portrait of Dr. Evans (Legacy Center Archives & Special Collections, College of Medicine, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA)

Dr. Matilda Evans performs surgery in the operating room of Taylor Lane Hospital which she founded in South Carolina in 1901.

Dr. Evans was a public heath pioneer & benefactor who treated Black & white patients. She was an advocate & practitioner of health care as a human right.

Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Debra Todd recently joined Judge Michael Salisbury and Judge Kenneth Mummah to celebrate Perry County’s first graduate from the Regional Veterans Treatment Court – a proud milestone for the county.

Today, Girard College students experienced civics in action with a special performance of 'Grace for President' by Walnut Street Theatre. Judges Lori Dumas, Karen Simmons & Timika Lane joined the program – showing how leadership and democracy come to life!

Wyoming County Magisterial District Judge David Plummer recently flew a rescue mission with Pilots N' Paws to reunite a dog with its family after the sudden loss of its owner – demonstrating a commitment to service that extends far beyond the courtroom.🐾

✨💚💗 With hearts full of joy, we celebrate a dream fulfilled — the Pearls of Sisterhood & Service Interest Group is now officially chartered as Alpha Delta Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®!

An unforgettable evening at the 73rd Annual Duquesne Kline Law Alumni Reunion Dinner! Honored to pass the gavel as outgoing president & welcome our new president, Jonathan Ehret (L’13). Congrats to our 2025 honorees for their incredible service & achievements! #DKLAA

Three quarter portrait of an enslaved man dressed in coat, vest, and tie. The portrait was in the possession of the family for whom he labored as an enslaved overseer.

“Portrait of Frederick” c. 1840 now in the Mississippi Museum of Art.

After the Civil War, Frederick took the surname Baker and was ordained as a minister.

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It was my privilege to present the Edward G. O’Connor Award at the ACBF Pro Bono Awards. 🌟 Congrats to honoree Jane Myhers of KidsVoice, who embodies compassion, dedication & family-focused advocacy. 👏🏽⚖️ And cheers to all 2025 awardees for advancing justice! 💜

Oil on canvas portrait of a young man in 18th century clothing once identified as Barzillai Lew. Now the National Portrait Gallery lists both the sitter and the artist as "unknown."

Barzillai Lew (b. 1743) served with distinction during the American Revolutionary War. He purchased the freedom of his future wife, Dinah Bowman, for $400 in 1767. The 1790 census lists him as head in a household of 14 free people of color. Their house became a stop on the Underground Railroad.

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@slwashington.bsky.social presented a work-in-progress titled "Beyond the Carceral Frame" during a recent faculty workshop. We look forward to reading the final paper. In the meantime, learn more about Washington on her faculty profile: buff.ly/LsWwycC.

Etching of a mustachioed man in suit jacket, vest, and bow tie with the signature "Robt. B. Elliot" above text "Honorable Robert B. Elliot" and "Library of Congress"

During Reconstruction, South Carolina congressman Robert Elliot put his own life at risk to enact measures to litigate & suppress Klan terrorism. He delivered a powerful speech in 1875 in support of the Civil Rights Act that banned discrimination in public transit, accommodations, & schools.

Looking for a fun way to engage your students or children?? Have them create a #FlatJudge and take them on adventures to learn about government and law!

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Calling all PA students! 📣

The #CourtroomtoClassroom statewide contest series is now OPEN! Explore the power of the judicial branch through art, writing, video, social media, statistics, and more – and possibly get recognized by the PA Supreme Court!

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A beautiful young woman gazes directly, meaningfully, at the viewer. She is not identified by name in the archive.

“Woman seated wearing a white cotton blouse and skirt with a dark fur stole around her shoulders” c. 1915 from the Missouri State Archives.

Studio portrait of three formally dressed women and two children. Houston Public Library, African American History Resource Center, Roett Family Collection.

The Roett family. Young Catherine Juanita Roett on the right became a pediatrician & opened a practice in 1952, shared an office with her father Rupert, a surgeon from Barbados who founded a Houston hospital. By 1956 she was faculty at Baylor College of Medicine & staff at Texas Children’s Hospital.

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Sepia portrait of a woman with drop earrings and an elaborate lace collar c. 1885. The photograph is in the Library of Congress.

In the 1890s Fannie Barrier Williams founded a hospital, cofounded the National Association for Colored Women, served on the Chicago Public Library board & in the Chicago Women's Club (despite threats). A champion of voting rights, she was asked to eulogize Susan B. Anthony.

"Terrell and her fellow activists saw the need for a national organization to provide a network of women-led initiatives, among them voting rights and racial justice. Terrell...was among the principals in the 1953 Supreme Court case that desegregated restaurants and stores in Washington, DC."

Sep. 20, 1664 | Maryland Passes Colonies’ First Law Opposing Interracial Marriage Learn more about our history of racial injustice.

On this day in 1664, the Maryland legislature passed the first colonial law intended to prevent interracial marriage. It would take over 300 years for such “anti-miscegenation” laws to be banned across the U.S.

Grateful to my friend & colleague Ena Lebel, Chair of Healthy Start, for inviting me to an inspiring gala on Hope, Healing & Action. Honored to join fellow legal advocates Tony Thompson & Kellie Ware in supporting maternal & child health. 💜 #HealthyStart #HopeHealingAction

Check out the new Constitution Day videos on our Civics Education webpage:
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Very yellow painting of a woman gazing at the viewer, her hands are clasped.

Marian Anderson (b. 1897 in Philadelphia) was a singer & international diplomat of democracy who inspired admirers worldwide. She is depicted here in a 1965 portrait by Harlem Renaissance modernist & abstract expressionist painter, Beauford Delaney (b. 1901 in Knoxville).

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Are you a teacher getting ready for #ConstitutionDay?

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Yesterday, the 39th Judicial District held a special ceremony celebrating #ConstitutionDay at the Franklin County Courthouse.

📜 Today we celebrate #ConstitutionDay, honoring the document that guarantees our rights and guides justice in Pennsylvania and across the nation.

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Man in front of an early model car. See Christopher Nelson, The C. R. Patterson and Sons Company.

C. R. Patterson, formerly enslaved in Virginia, founded a vehicle production company in Ohio, “an industry leader in winter buggy design,” that operated for 3 generations (1865-1939). With his son, Frederick, at the helm, the prosperous company produced automobiles, trucks, & buses.

#DYK the most misspelled word in the U.S. Constitution is "Pennsylvania"?

Explore our new infographic comparing the federal and state constitutions – an easy resource for classrooms and civic learning on #ConstitutionDay

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Recently, the Pa. Supreme Court gathered to name the Philadelphia Supreme Court Courtroom after retired Justice Sandra Schultz Newman – the first woman elected to the state’s highest court.