The YWCA of Palm Beach County’s fifth annual “Stand Against Racism” Luncheon will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018, 11:45 a.m., at the Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavilion. Featured speaker for the event will be Judge Marilyn Milian.
Originally from Queens, New York, Milian moved to Miami with her family when she was eight years old. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Miami from which she graduated summa cum laude. Thereafter, she attended Georgetown Law School where she earned her law degree; she graduate cum laude at the age of 23.
Milian, personally appointed by Janet Reno, worked from 1984 to 1994 as an Assistant State Attorney for Dade County. Governor Lawton Chiles appointed her to the Miami County Court where she spent five years in the Domestic Violence Court, Criminal and Civil Divisions. Milian was appointed by Florida Governor Jeb Bush to the Miami Circuit Court in 1999 where she served in the Criminal Division.
Since 2001, Milian has presided over the multiple-Emmy-Award-winning The People’s Court television program where she resolves complex cases with a no-nonsense approach while offering sound legal knowledge to all the litigants that enter her courtroom.
“We are thrilled to have Judge Milian as our guest for this event,” said Kalinthia Dillard, Racial Justice Chair. She added, “The Judge’s presentation is certain to motivate individual and community action.”
“Stand Against Racism” is a national program of the YWCA with the goal of bringing together people across the country to raise awareness about racism, take steps to eliminate it, and celebrate diversity. Organizations that share the YWCA’s vision can participate as a partner agency; to get additional information and register, please visit www.standagainstracism.org.
Tickets for the luncheon are $65 with tables of 10 available for $650. Reservations can be made by calling 561-640-0050, Ext. 134.