First Black woman elected to Kentucky Supreme Court takes oath

First Black woman elected to Kentucky Supreme Court takes oath

Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine — the first Black woman elected to the high court — was officially sworn into office Friday to cheering and clapping in the packed Frankfort chambers and the two overflow rooms.

Chief Justice Lambert formally sworn in as head of Kentucky court system

FRANKFORT — Surrounded by family, friends and dignitaries, Chief Justice of the Commonwealth Debra Hembree Lambert was ceremonially sworn in Tuesday as the head of the Kentucky court system in the historic Supreme Court Courtroom at the Capitol.

First Black woman elected to Kentucky Supreme Court takes oath  • Kentucky Lantern

Former Kentucky Chief Justice Laurance Van Meter, left, administers the oath of office to Justice Pamela Goodwine. With Goodwine are her husband, Lee A. Padgett Jr., and great-grandson, Beckham Mourning. (Photo by Mark Cornelison/Administrative Office of the Courts)FRANKFORT — Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine — the first Black woman elected to the high court — was officially sworn into office Friday to cheering and clapping in the …

Kentucky Supreme Court: First Black woman justice sworn in; Chief Justice Lambert takes public oath - NKyTribune

First Black woman justice By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine — the first Black woman elected to the high court — was officially sworn into office Friday to cheering and clapping in the packed Frankfort chambers and the two overflow rooms. Goodwine reflected on her life of overcoming obstacles when speaking Friday, and promised to carry “the importance of faith and education and perseverance” with her i…