William Hastie

March 26: William Hastie was appointed to the US District Court of the Virgin Islands becoming the first African-American Federal judge, 1937

Black365.comMarch 26, 2021

March 26: William Hastie was appointed to the US District Court of the Virgin Islands becoming the first African-American Federal judge, 1937

Black Fact of the Day: July 22, 2019 – Brought to you by Black365

July 22, 2019

On this day, July 22, 1950, William Hastie received his commission to serve as Governor of the Virgin Islands as a federal judge. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. Find out more at www.Black365.US.

Legends News

This Week in Black History (December 31)

Amen Oyiboke, Staff WriterDecember 29, 2015

Black facts every week.