It is one thing to break a record, it is another thing to set a record. Shequeena has just set a record by becoming the first-ever Black Female Judge and this is worth celebrating considering the seemingly stereotypical ideas about the Black race.

Shequeena, who grew up in McComb, has always wanted to become a lawyer to be the change. She took up Political Science with Human Rights minor at the University of Southern Mississippi.

She then moved to Jackson and went to Mississippi College School of Law where she received her law degree and graduated Cum Laude. At that time, she also practiced law part-time.

“I went to law because I did not want to talk about what wasn’t being done,” said Shequeena, “I did not want to sit there and dwell on the negativity. I asked myself what I could do to help out the world.”

Shequeena said she was inspired by Vice President Kamala Harris, who also made history as the first female and first Black vice president of the United States. Likewise, she wanted to give hope to other young women.

“Sometimes you will enter the room and no one will look like you,” said Shequeena, “Do not let that overcome your abilities. You belong in that room. You deserve to be in that room. It is a mindset you have to get. Once you get that mindset, do not let anyone stop you.”

That’s a boom! And some inspiring words from Shequeena.

We believe in her dreams and vision

And we believe everyone can make a difference and an impact anywhere and everywhere.