Courage on the Bench: The Journey of Judge Abigail Rogers Kennedy

19/10/2025 1h 18min Temporada 5 Episodio 8
Courage on the Bench: The Journey of Judge Abigail Rogers Kennedy

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Send us a textGuest Spotlight: Judge Abigail Rogers-KennedyToday, we had the honor of hearing from Judge Abigail Rogers-Kennedy, a remarkable woman whose journey from segregation to the bench embodies strength, purpose, and faith.Judge Rogers-Kennedy shared how witnessing the brutality of the Civil Rights Movement — images of peaceful protesters being attacked by dogs — ignited her lifelong mission to defend the voiceless. From that moment, she knew she wanted to become a lawyer.She opened up about the racial prejudice she faced through college and early in her career, and how perseverance and mentorship helped her rise above it all to become both a respected attorney and later, a judge.Her story is a reminder that courage, preparation, and integrity can break any barrier. Judge Rogers-Kennedy didn’t just fight for justice — she became justice.Support the show“We didn’t know it all— we learned with love, led with kindness, and earned our way to the top.”

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