African American judges

Adam Shakoor Papers

srafferty — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 16:16:36 -0400

Adam Shakoor papers document his career as the Chief Judge to the 36th District Court and as Deputy Mayor of Detroit. His work as a judge included many administrative and policy decisions regarding the operation of the court, inter-office correspondence, security information, as well as docket and case management. In 1989, Shakoor left his position as Chief Judge to begin work as the Deputy Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer of Detroit. In this position, Shakoor focused on reducing substance abuse, crime and violence. He also collaborated with City of Detroit department and division leaders to try and solve various issues facing the city of Detroit.

This collection is part of the Damon J. Keith Law Collection of African American Legal History in partnership with the WSU Law School and the Damon J. Keith Center of Civil Rights.

William Bledsoe Papers

kschmeling — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 10:21:53 -0500

William F. Bledsoe held a long career in the field of law. Working under Attorney General Frank Kelley, as well as being elected to the 30th District Court in Highland Park, Michigan, Judge Bledsoe is particularly noted for cases pertaining to civil rights issues.

(41858) Damon Keith Law Collection Opening Event Program

mcourtney — Thu, 09 May 2019 11:22:30 -0400

Printed piece marking the opening of the Damon Keith Law Collection, later known as the Damon J. Keith Law Collection of African-American Legal History.

(41859) Judge Damon J. Keith, Portrait

mcourtney — Thu, 09 May 2019 11:24:54 -0400

A portrait of Judge Keith in formal attire.