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Nicola Henry-Taylor
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Judge Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, AKA Sorority, SRU Foundation Board, Duquesne Kline Law Alumni Association Board, PA Commission for Fairness and Justice , Supreme Court Judicial Education Board, ACBA Access to Justice, PBA MBC
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Thank you, Slippery Rock University for all that you have done in my journey to becoming a successful member of the community in Western Pennsylvania!
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The Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit not only works to shed light on these issues, but to also ensure community has a place to thrive.

Save the Date!

Saturday, Feb 21st, CCAC Allegheny Campus
Doors open at 9AM
More info: www.prjs.org
January 14, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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#OTD in 1925, Nellie Tayloe Ross was sworn in as the governor of #Wyoming ...becoming the first female governor in U.S. history.

She went on to become the first female Director of the United States Mint in 1933. #history #firsts
January 5, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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Join us for a day packed with community engagement, educational workshops, & networking with friends, family, & neighbors!

28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit
Saturday, Feb 21, 9am-5pm
CCAC Allegheny Campus

Building Community for Lasting Democracy and Racial Equity!

More info: prjs.org
January 6, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Such a pleasure to work with the Boys and Girls Club of Western PA and PLDIC cultivating our future lawyers!
January 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM
This video makes common jargon easy to grasp, breaking down procedural terms such as ex parte communications, interrogatories, and post-judgment collection.

Share, post, or play it in your courthouse to help your community. vimeo.com/910450541?sh...
Decoding Court Jargon: Understanding Common Procedural Terms
Navigating the court system can be confusing, especially when faced with unfamiliar terminology. In this video, we break down common court words and phrases to help…
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January 2, 2026 at 9:52 AM
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Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! Thank you all so much for for the support this year, truly so lucky to have to get to share #pittsburgh with so many of you. These are some of my favorite images from last year and can’t wait to see what 2026 will bring.
January 2, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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Making plans for the new year? Save the date for the 28th Annual Pittsburgh Racial Justice Summit!

Saturday, February 21st, at the CCAC Allegheny Campus.

This year's theme: Building Community for Lasting Democracy and Racial Equity

For more info: prjs.org
December 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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12/26/1892 — b. Amy Gordon Hamilton, American social work educator, relief admin, intl social welfare advisor, author. Faculty/assoc dean, NY Sch of Social Work + prolific contributor to social work literature, noted for “The Theory & Practice of Social Case Work” (1940) #womenshistory #PolSky #BOTD
December 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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"There is no royal flower-strewn path to success. And if there is, I have not found it for if I have accomplished anything in life it is because I have been willing to work hard."
Madam C. J. Walker, born on this day in 1867
December 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Parenting resources still center straight, cis, nuclear families, but queer families have always done things differently. Pittsburgh-based Building Blended Bonds offers affirming coaching and community for queer blended families.
New Pittsburgh-Based Program Supports Queer Stepparents and “Bonus Adults”
As queer families across the U.S. continue to grow and diversify, one often-overlooked role is finally getting the support it deserves: queer stepparents or “bonus adults.” A new Pittsburgh-based program, Building Blended Bonds, launched this year to provide virtual coaching and community support for queer adults who are helping raise children they didn’t biologically parent. The program is designed for people who may not hold a traditional “parent” title, but who are showing up with love, care, and responsibility in blended and chosen family structures.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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A beautiful Christmas Eve morning in #pittsburgh today with buildings downtown lit up red and green for the holidays. Sunrise was incredible as well from the West End Overlook, capping off what was a great start to the day.
December 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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On Christmas Eve 1855 enslaved teenagers from Loudon County, Virginia fended off slave patrollers as they made their escape to freedom in Philadelphia. This image, “A Bold Stroke for Freedom,” is housed in the Library of Congress.
December 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Thank you, ACBA for this honor- The Hon. Nicola Henry-Taylor will be presented the Drum Major for Justice Award during the 27th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast and Program on Monday, Jan. 19 at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church. buff.ly/vcOt2lq
December 23, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The season of support and celebration.
This week balanced court responsibilities with celebrating friends’ swearing-ins, bar association gatherings, court and a meaningful community event. Busy, full, and deeply grateful for the colleagues and community who show up! #legaleagles
December 20, 2025 at 1:37 AM
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Remember, we are not fighting for the “negro” alone but for the freedom of the Human Spirit a larger freedom that encompasses all mankind.- Ella Baker
December 14, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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#ResistanceRoots

Ella Baker was born on this day in 1903 in Norfolk, Va. Known as the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement,” Baker worked largely behind the scenes in a five-decade career in which she helped found major civil rights organizations and championed “group-centered leadership.” /1
December 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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12/14/1885 — b. Ethel Browne Harvey, American biologist, embryologist, and independent researcher. An international cell biologist renowned for discovering the mechanisms of cell division #womenshistory #WomenInSTEM #BioSky #SciSky #HistSci #BOTD
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Coralie Cook, descendent of the Hemings family enslaved by Thomas Jefferson, was born enslaved in 1861. She was an advocate for women’s rights & a professor who served on DC's board of ed, a founder of the National Association of Colored Women, & president of the Washington Artists Association.
December 13, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Proud to have supported the inaugural PLDIC Law & Legal Careers Interest Club. Seven incredible students spent 12 weeks exploring the law, ending with a mock trial in my courtroom and a celebration with the Penguins. Exceptional program and partners! #PipelineToTheProfession
December 11, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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A few snowglobes from the Strip District in #Pittsburgh during last week’s snowfall. I find myself capturing the Strip more and more and these all came out really cool. I’ll have more to share as well but these are my favorites.
December 7, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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#ResistanceRoots

Patsy Mink was born on this day in 1927 in Hāmākua Poko, Hawaii Territory. She was the first Asian American woman elected to Congress and the first woman of color to serve in the House of Representatives. She served Hawaii for 24 years and co-authored landmark legislation. /1
December 7, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Such a pleasure to administer the oath of office for the newly elected Pittsburgh Public Schools Board Directors!

Congratulations to Gene Walker on being elected President of the board.
December 2, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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Dr. Nathan Mossell, whose great-great-grandfather survived the Middle Passage, was a highly accomplished surgeon who founded a hospital in Philadelphia in 1895. archives.upenn.edu/exhibits/pen...
November 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Registration is now open for Ready to Run! A great opportunity to support civic engagement and the education of women leaders in public service. ⚖️
October 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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In 1855 Elizabeth Jennings Graham brought a suit that initiated the desegregation of NYC transit. Raised by politically active parents (her was mother formerly enslaved, her entrepreneur father was awarded a patent in 1821) Ms. Graham was a teacher, organist, & kindergarten founder.
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM