Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2024-04-25

Duration: 00:12:24

Subjects: Johnson, Bernette J. | African Americans | Louisiana. Supreme Court

Contributors:

• Merrick, Robyn Host
• Boyle, Kim Interviewee
• Martinez, Judy Perry Interviewee
• Johnson, Rachael Interviewee
• Willard, Benedict J. Interviewee
• Johnson, Bernette Speaker

This segment from the 2024 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and speech by retired Justice Bernette Johnson accepting her recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Johnson, a native of Donaldsonville, served on the Louisiana Supreme Court from 1994-2020, including 7 years as the court’s first African American Chief Justice. She also holds the distinction as one of the first African Americans to graduate from LSU Law School. Her profile includes interviews with: Kim Boyle, partner at Phelps Dunbar; Judge Rachael Johnson, her daughter; Judy Perry Martinez, an attorney at Simon, Peragine, Smith and Redfearn; and Judge Benedict J. Willard, Orleans Parish Criminal Court, Section 6. Host: Robyn Merrick