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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Via AP news wire

Holder White is state high court's 1st Black woman justice

ASSOCIATED PRESS

The first Black woman to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court was sworn in Thursday, celebrating the event as recognition of the “undeniable value and merit” women and people of color can offer.

Lisa Holder White, formerly a 4th District State Appellate Court justice, took the oath to replace the retiring Justice Rita Garman, who was the state's longest-serving active judge.

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