Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Marilyn Milian, first Hispanic woman judge on a court show

Marilyn Milian, born in Manhattan to Cuban parents, is the first Hispanic woman to preside over a court show, the People's Court, which is the first reality court show.  She was an assistant state attorney in Dade County, appointed by Janet Reno.  Shrub's brother Jeb appointed her to the Miami Circuit Court.  In 2001, she replaced Jerry Sheindlin as judge of the People's Court for its 17th season.  

We enjoy watching her!

Celebrating Black History Month: Gwen Cherry, first African-American woman elected for Florida House of Representatives

Gwen Cherry, born August 27, 1923 in Miami, Florida, was a founder of the National Association of Black Women Attorneys.  She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1965 and became the first black woman to practice law in Dade County.

She was elected as a state legislator in Florida in 1970, the first African-American to serve in the Florida House.

Cherry died in a car accident in February 1979.  She was inducted into the Florida Women's Hall of Fame in 1986.