First African American Judge Portrait Unveiled at Boston's Moakley Federal Courthouse
At Boston's Moakley Federal Courthouse, a portrait of First Circuit Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson was revealed, representing the first African American and only the second female figure in the court's 150-year history. Chief Judge David J. Barron remarked that the artwork signifies evolving times and introduces contemporary representation to the courthouse's traditional decor. The unveiling was attended by fellow judges from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, along with Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, and Judge Thompson's children: William Sr., Sarah, and Reza Clifton. Judge Thompson, appointed by President Barack Obama in 2010, has been a respected member of the Boston-based appeals court for over ten years, known for her legally sound yet approachable opinions.
Key facts
- Portrait of First Circuit Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson unveiled
- Unveiling occurred at Moakley Federal Courthouse in Boston
- First portrait of an African American in court's 150-year collection
- Only second portrait of a woman in courthouse collection
- Chief Judge David J. Barron called it a document of changing times
- Attendees included Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse
- Judge Thompson appointed by President Barack Obama in 2010
- Judge Thompson has served on Boston appeals court over a decade
Entities
Artists
- O. Rogeriee Thompson
- David J. Barron
- Jack Reed
- Sheldon Whitehouse
- William Sr.
- Sarah
- Reza Clifton
- Barack Obama
Institutions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- Moakley Federal Courthouse
Locations
- Boston
- United States