Glenda Hatchett, born May 7, 1952, in Atlanta, Georgia, would become a trailblazing African American jurist and television personality. After graduating from Emory University School of Law, she served as the Chief Presiding Judge of the Fulton County Juvenile Court — Georgia’s largest juvenile court system. Hatchett became nationally known through her TV show Judge Hatchett, which blended real-life cases with life lessons for families. Beyond her courtroom work, Hatchett has advocated for children’s rights, domestic violence prevention, and educational reform, inspiring generations of young Black women to pursue law and leadership roles.
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