Obama Nominates Black Gay Man to Federal Judgeship

Florida state judge would be the first out black gay judge with life-tenure

President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated William Thomas, a black and openly gay Florida court judge, to a judgeship on the U.S District Court for the Southern District of Florida. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, Thomas would be the first openly gay black man to be a life-tenured federal judge. Thomas was recommended for the nomination by the Presidential Appointments Project, coordinated by the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund, Buzz Feed and The Advocate reports. There are two other LGBT judicial nominees among the seven nominations announced by the White House on Wednesday. The Senate has previously confirmed three gay and lesbian judges. (The Advocate)

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