15 Jane Bolin Quotes from First Black Woman Judge in United States

Jane Bolin was the first African American woman to become a judge in the United States.

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Top 5 Jane Bolin Quotes

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When I came in, the one or two black probation officers handled only black families. I had that changed. ~ Jane Bolin.

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I wasn’t concerned about first, second or last. My work was my primary concern. ~ Jane Bolin.

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I’d rather see if I can help a child than settle an argument between adults over money. ~ Jane Bolin.

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I was rejected on account of being a woman, but I’m sure that race also played a part. ~ Jane Bolin.

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There was little opportunity for women in law, and absolutely none for a ‘coloured one’ ~ Jane Bolin.

Famous Jane Bolin Quotes

Poughkeepsie is fascist to the extent of deluding itself that there is superiority among human beings by reasons solely of color, race or religion. ~ Jane Bolin.

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I am saddened and maddened even nearly half a century later to recall many of my Wellesley experiences, but my college days for the most part evoke sad and lonely personal memories. ~ Jane Bolin.

Families and children are so important to our society, and to dedicate your life to trying to improve their lives is completely satisfying. ~ Jane Bolin.

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Those gains we have made were never graciously and generously granted. We have had to fight every inch of the way. ~ Jane Bolin.

It is easy to imagine how a young, protected child who sees portrayals of brutality is forever scarred and becomes determined to contribute in her own small way to social justice. ~ Jane Bolin.

We have to fight every inch of the way and in the face of sometimes insufferable humiliations. ~ Jane Bolin.

As time went by, I was embarrassed by it because it was years after I went on the bench before another African American woman went on the bench. ~ Jane Bolin.


So these were the 15 famous quotes about Jane Bolin.

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