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Oct 4, 2024 · The Justice George Lewis Ruffin Society celebrated its 40th Anniversary with the induction of 18 criminal justice leaders into its 2024 inaugural Class of “Distinguished Fellows” on October 2nd at Northeastern University’s Alumni Center.
6 days ago · Amari and Javar Ruffin, a pair of formerly conjoined twins, finally got to go home shortly after celebrating their first birthday in the hospital.
Oct 2, 2024 · The Ruffin Society is named in honor of Justice George Lewis Ruffin who was appointed to Charlestown Municipal Court in 1883. In 1869, Justice Ruffin became the first Black person to graduate from Harvard Law School, and was likely the first Black American to obtain a law degree.
Oct 7, 2024 · Suffolk County Sheriff @StevenWTompkins joined colleagues hailing from law enforcement agencies and members of the criminal legal system across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who were honored as “Distinguished Fellows,” by the George Lewis Ruffin Society in a ceremony held last night.
Oct 4, 2024 · At a ceremony that highlighted recognition and history, the George Lewis Ruffin Society honored several individuals from Massachusetts' law enforcement and criminal justice system as ...
Oct 8, 2024 · The Justice George Lewis Ruffin Society was founded in 1984 and is named for the first Black graduate of Harvard Law School, George Lewis Ruffin, who was later appointed as Justice of the Charlestown Municipal Court in 1883.
Oct 3, 2024 · Suffolk County Sheriff @StevenWTompkins joined colleagues hailing from law enforcement agencies and members of the criminal legal system across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts who were honored as “Distinguished Fellows,” by the George Lewis Ruffin Society in a ceremony held last night.
