Newly Elected 32 A District Court Judge Rebekah R. Coleman of Harper Woods Joins us in this episode.
About Rebekah
Attorney Rebekah R. Coleman was born and raised in the city of Detroit. She was educated in the Detroit Public School system and graduated with honors from Cass Technical High School. Her educational journey continued at Michigan State University where she excelled academically and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theatre. After concluding her undergraduate studies, Attorney Coleman attended Wayne State University Law School where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree. Two years after graduating from law school, Attorney Coleman enrolled in The University of Detroit Mercy’s MBA, earning a Master of Business Administration.
We sat down to ask the following questions:
1. Welcome to the Harper Woods family, in a historic election you have become the first female and first African-American Judge of the 32 A District Court Judge. Tell us about yourself?
2. What sparked your interest in the law and justice?
3. Who are some of your mentors, role models, and female sources of inspiration?
4. Let's talk about the importance of representation in the form of female leadership, minority leadership, and millennial leadership in a changing America. What do you think your election signifies and what will be your legacy being the first woman of color in this role?
