Gov. Whitmer to Announce Historic Selection of Kyra Harris Bolden as Michigan Supreme Court Justice

LANSING - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer will announce that she's appoint Kyra Harris Bolden to the Michigan Supreme Court in January 2023 to succeed Justice Bridget Mary McCormack. Bolden will be the first Black woman to serve on the high court and is the governor's first appointment to the supreme court.

"Today, I am honored to announce that I will be appointing Kyra Harris Bolden to the Michigan Supreme Court," said Governor Whitmer. "A state representative from Southfield, former law clerk and litigator, Kyra is passionate about the law and will be the first Black woman ever to serve on...