The Court held its Black History Month event this past Friday. The program was titled, "From Promise to Progress: The Legacy of Black Lawyers in South Florida" and featured four panelists (Eugene K. Pettis, Sia Baker-Barnes, George Knox, and Dwayne Robinson) and a moderator (Chanel T. Rowe). The panelists spoke about their impressive careers and the importance of blazing a trail that other black lawyers and leaders can follow. Best of all were the pearls of wisdom offered by Mr. Knox, who drew several analogies to Forrest Gump when telling his stories.
Sharing a picture below, which was posted by attorney Charise A. Morgan.
From left to right: Dwayne Robison, George Knox, Sia Baker-Barnes, Eugene K. Pettis, Chanel T. Rowe, and Judge Gayles.
This was an outstanding panel. I will carry with me Mr. Knox's wisdom re "pull yourself up the ladder with your non-dominant hand, so your stronger arm is free to help pull up the next person." On a broader note, it is so encouraging to see increasing turnout for the district's heritage celebrations. The Jewish History Month events have been packed the last two years, and the turnout for Black History Month was noteworthy as well. I hope this momentum continues.
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