Coverage dated November 21, 2022

Whitmer to appoint Kyra Bolden to Michigan Supreme Court

Headline from Fox2 Detroit

Kyra Bolden ran for the state supreme court in November, but came in third place. She will be the state's first Black woman appointed to the high court.

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  1. Fox News

    Michigan Gov. Whitmer appoints first Black woman to serve on MI Supreme Court (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Kyra Harris Bolden has been appointed to serve as the first Black woman on the Michigan Supreme Court by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Bolden is a Michigan lawmaker from the Detroit area.

  2. Bridge Michigan

    Kyra Harris Bolden makes history with appointment to Michigan Supreme Court (opens Bridge Michigan)

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    The state representative from Southfield will become the first Black woman on the high court, succeeding outgoing Justice Bridget McCormack.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Michigan governor to appoint first Black woman to state's supreme court (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to appoint state Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden to the Michigan Supreme Court, a spokesman said Tuesday.

  4. Fox2 Detroit

    Whitmer to appoint Kyra Bolden to Michigan Supreme Court (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    Kyra Bolden ran for the state supreme court in November, but came in third place. She will be the state's first Black woman appointed to the high court.

  5. ABC 12 Flint

    Whitmer appointing Michigan's first Black female Supreme Court justice (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    ABC 12 Flint's feed description

    Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is appointing State Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden to the Michigan Supreme Court. Bolden will replace outgoing justice Bridget Mary McCormack on the state's top court.

  6. CBS News

    Whitmer to appoint first Black woman to Michigan's top court (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has chosen state Rep. Kyra Harris Bolden to fill a seat on the Michigan Supreme Court, making her the first Black woman to serve on the state's high court.