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Louisiana Supreme Court to Get 1st Black Chief Justice

Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson is legally entitled to be the court's next leader and the state's first black chief justice.

Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson is legally entitled to be the court's next leader and the state's first black chief justice.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.