# Claudia House Morcom's Legacy | August 17

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Podcast: [Michigan Minute](https://stenobird.com/podcast/michigan-minute-6463805)
Published: 2026-08-17T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.wkar.org/podcast/michigan-minute/2026-08-17/claudia-house-morcoms-legacy-august-17
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## Resource

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.

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