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George’s legacy is honored through the George Lewis Ruffin Society, established in 1894 and now based at Northeastern University, to support minority professionals working in the...
He was one of the first African Americans to be admitted to the Massachusetts bar, and he became the first African- American judge in Massachusetts. Mr. Ruffin was elected to the House of Representatives and served on the Common Council.
Oct 28, 2021 · In October 2021, the George Lewis Ruffin Society held its convocation called “Criminal Justice Professionals of Color Address Criminal Justice Reform Here and Now,” during which a distinguished group of judges, academics, law enforcement officials, and community leaders convened to discuss race and criminal justice in America today. The convocation featured three virtual sessions ...
Ruffin’s Resistance. Ruffin was particularly passionate about tackling issues concerning women’s rights and African American civil rights. She advocated for women’s voting rights in school board elections by organizing the Massachusetts School Suffrage Association.
In October 2021, the Ruffin Society hosted a distinguished group of judges, academics, law enforcement officials, and community leaders to discuss race and criminal justice in America today. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was held virtually.
Aug 23, 2024 · Ruffin was elected to the Boston Common Council in 1876 and served two terms. In 1883, he was appointed by Governor Benjamin F. Butler as a judge to the Boston Municipal Court in Charlestown. Ruffin was the first Black man to hold both positions. You can view the personal record of George L. Ruffin in our City Council collection here. John J. Smith
The Ruffin Society is devoted to the improvement of the law, the legal system, and the administration of justice through the presentation of educational programs, seminars, and statewide criminal justice convocations.
