This episode hosted by Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Michael Morgan and entitled “Black History Made Me Who I Am,” Justice Morgan welcomed retired Court of Appeals Judge Wanda Bryant and current Court of Appeals Judge Fred Gore. They discussed their journeys from “birth to bench,” mentors who influenced their lives, and advice they would like to share with the next generation of African Americans entering the legal profession. Justice Morgan and Judge Bryant shared their personal experiences of being the first African American children integrated into their local elementary schools. Judge Gore shared his deep commitment to using his judgeship as a positive influence on the youth in his community. 

“Seeing all those faces turn around as the principal escorted me into school on that day is forever riveted in my mind,” Justice Morgan said on the podcast. “I made friends, learned a lot, learned about aspects that are not the best in people, but learned so much about what is the best in people.”

HOST

• Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Michael Morgan

GUESTS 

• Retired North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Wanda Bryant 
• Current North Carolina Court of Appeals Judge Fred Gore

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