Tag: Tamara Harris Johnson
Descendants of the movement: Eyewitnesses to civil rights history
By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.
For the Birmingham Times
History often focuses on children of the movement—youngsters who were active participants in the fight for civil rights....
Jefferson County judges who won in historic election honored
Times staff report
Jefferson County judges who were part of an historic election in November were honored on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017, at the Purpose Center...
Jefferson County’s historic number of black female judges come highly qualified
Times staff report
Their professional experiences run the gamut — from lawyers in private practice to partners in major law firms; from elected judges to...
Record Number of Black Women Win Judicial Seats in Jeffco Election
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Jefferson County saw a record nine black female judges elected in Tuesday’s election. They will be sworn-in in January. Birmingham...
Tamara Harris Johnson: ‘Daughter of the Segregated South’ and Advocate for...
By Ebone’ Parks
The Birmingham Times
Tamara Harris Johnson considers herself a ‘daughter of the segregated South’ because of her family’s rich history and involvement during...
