The New York State Unified Court System's Committee to Celebrate Black History Month Commemorates the 15th Anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th Anniversary of the Great March on Washington
Hon. Jonathan Lippman, Chief Judge of The State of New York's prepared remarks
Lawrence K. Marks,
First Deputy Chief Administrative Judge of the Courts reads opening remarks
and Hon. Jonathan Lippman's prepared remarks
Lt. Eugene Jordan recalls his participation in the
Great March on Washington.
Hon. Fern Fisher, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge, New York City
Courts Introduces the recipient of the Tribune Society's Lifetime
Achievement Award, Hon. George Bundy Smith (Retired Judge of
the Court of Appeals)
Hon. George Bundy Smith (Ret.) recounts his role in the Civil Rights movement.
Ms. Cheryl Wills, Anchor of NY1, actress and author receives the Tribune
Society's Community Service Award from Ernest Owens, President
of the Tribune Society, Inc.
Hon. Antonio Brandveen, President of the Judicial Friends Association
provides closing remarks to the program.
Award recipients Hon. George Bundy Smith (Ret.) and Cheryl Wills
pose with members of the New York State Unified Court System's
Committee to Celebrate Black History Month