Attorneys
Black attorneys have played a critical role in advancing civil rights, fighting for justice, and shaping legal systems that promote equality and fairness. They fight not only for the rights of Black Americans but for a more equitable legal system that benefits society as a whole. Their work in courts, communities, and political spheres continues to shape laws and policies that advance civil rights and social justice.
Joseph Perkins
Education: He graduated Richmond High School in 1982. He graduated with a Political Science degree from Princeton University and a
Clyde Williams Jr.
Born: February 23, 1939 in Calhoun County, South Carolina. Died: December 10, 2011 in Richmond, Indiana. Education: Johnson C. Smith
Julius Judkins
Attorney/ Veteran Born: October 26, 1920, in Marion, Indiana (moved to Richmond in 1948) Died: October 23, 1955, in Cincinnati,
George Sawyer
Attorney/ Educator/ Veteran Born: April 27, 1925, in Kokomo, Indiana (moved to Richmond in 1934) Died: July 31, 2002, in Richmond,
Cornelius Roscoe Richardson
Attorney/ Business Owner/ Veteran/ Media Born: April 27, 1886 in Athens, Georgia (moved to Richmond in 1912) Died: December 1,