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Claudia House Morcom's Legacy | August 17

Podcast: Michigan Minute
Published: Aug 17, 2026
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Summary

Today in 2014, Claudia House Morcom, the first Black woman to serve as a Wayne County circuit court judge, passed away. Morcom was a pivotal civil rights advocate, providing legal defense for civil rights workers in Mississippi and challenging discriminatory practices throughout her career.