State’s First Black Federal Judge Resigns

Alabama Birmingham Judge U.W. Clemon resigned after nearly three decades sending a letter to President Obama praising the nation's first black chief executive. He called it the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to see an African-American president.
by The Associated Press
Published: Wed, January 21, 2009 - 3:24 pm CST
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Alabama's first black federal judge has
resigned after nearly three decades, sending a letter to President
Obama praising the nation's first black chief executive.
U.S. District Judge U.W. Clemon of Birmingham, in a letter made
public Wednesday, said he was "ecstatic" over Obama's victory. He
called it the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to see an
African-American president.
Clemon is a former civil rights attorney and state senator. He
wrote that it became clear to him last spring that Obama had been
ordained by God to become president.
The 65-year-old Clemon will join the prominent Birmingham law
firm of White Arnold & Dowd P.C. on Feb. 1.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
Email a Friend Email to a Friend   
Printer Friendly Printer Friendly
Translate: » Spanish | French | German | Italian | Japanese | Chinese | Russian | Hindi

Recently Commented On

Health Care Bill Clears First…

1 Total Comments
Health Care Bill Clears First Senate Hurdle Sweeping health care legislation has cleared its first hurdle… more »

Driver Loses Control Hitting…

1 Total Comments
Driver Loses Control Hitting 10 People Police are questioning a driver in Fairfield, Alabama, after… more »

WKRG Digital Signal Upgrade

3 Total Comments
WKRG Digital Signal Upgrade WKRG digital signal upgrades affect some reception for those… more »

Siran Stacy Sues Dothan 911…

6 Total Comments
Siran Stacy Sues Dothan 911 Board After Fatal Wreck Former University of Alabama football player Siran Stacy… more »

Baldwin School Closing A Possibility?

4 Total Comments
Baldwin School Closing A Possibility? Baldwin County Board of Education says more layoffs, school… more »