NO JUSTICE FOR JUSTICE
Judge Hatchett Assault Reflects A Dangerous Culture — Normalizing Violence Against Women
I was unsure about how to approach this topic, how to maintain civility, and how to express my thoughts without it becoming too personal. After contemplating for a while and further reading, I came to the realization — it is indeed a personal matter.
As an African American woman who have worked with various professions, I possess knowledge and have witnessed disturbing behavior firsthand, and I can tell you that Judge Glenda Hatchett is not alone.
Perhaps you recognize Judge Glenda Hatchett from her award-winning televised Court Show or her representation of the family of Philando Castile, or read one of her books such as — Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say!: Saving Your Child from a Troubled World. Maybe, you have followed her illustrious career and remarkable contributions to society. Regardless, I hope this is not your first introduction to the honorable Judge.
It is an alarming reality to face the fact that even with legal and media attention, a justice figure such as Judge Glenda Hatchett can be subjected to assault and not receive due justice. This incident has highlighted the ongoing issue of disrespect in society, which seems to have reached a tipping point, where it is quickly becoming normalized. It does not matter who you…
