It’s a sort of pressure that would consume the average person. The kind of struggle that simple fanfare can’t satisfy. The motivation has to come from something deeper than instant gratification. It’s a commitment to an ideal that can be tiresome, discouraging, and sometimes dangerous. But the impact that lies in the payoff goes far beyond service of self. It’s a sacrifice for the greater good of the world.
Those gains we have made were never graciously and generously granted. We have had to fight every inch of the way
Jane Bolin’s early years were a clear indication of the greatness that awaited her. In fact, her father was also a trailblazer, having broken down several barriers along a decorated career in law. Bolin followed in her father’s footsteps, becoming the first woman of color to earn a degree from the prestigious Yale Law School. This was only the first in a long list of educational achievements to her name. Her number of honorary degrees alone is staggering!
She placed a special focus on child services, fighting for fair access for children of color. She’d also devote a great deal of her efforts towards serving on a range of councils across a variety of historical organizations. These include the NAACP, The Urban League, The National Council of Negro Woman, and more! The goal was always the same; to see to the provision of adequate civil rights to all.
ParadigmHHC recognizes Judge Jane Bolin for her wondrous achievements. Her story is a shining example of determination and nobility.
