Jamaica-born judge to receive historic New York honour
Retired New York Supreme Court Justice Sam D. Walker, born in Jamaica, will be honored with a portrait unveiling. The ceremony is scheduled for November 19 at the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains. The Westchester County Bar Association will host the event. Walker is recognized as the first Black Democratic judge in the county to receive this distinction. The portrait will join other historic displays in the courthouse lobby. The honor marks a milestone in the county’s judicial history.
Jamaica-born retired New York Supreme Court Justice Sam D. Walker is to receive a historic honour when his portrait is unveiled at the Westchester County Courthouse in White Plains, New York, on November 19. The Westchester County Bar Association will host the ceremony, recognising Walker as the first Black Democratic judge in the county to have his portrait displayed at the courthouse.