News and Upcoming Events

Welcome to the ABJM Members Portal

2024 Worship Service

In case you missed the worship service or just want to reexperience it click on the link below to watch the recording of the livestream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ezsGbqNoNA

The Honorable Cylenthia LaToye Miller generously created a photo gallery click below to see some of the wonderful photos she has shared with us.

2024 Worship Service Photo Gallery

During the Michigan Supreme Court Judicial Conference in Grand Rapids several ABJM members gathered for dinner at 40 Acres Soul Kitchen which is owned by the family of Judge Angela Ross. To learn more about the restaurant visit www.fortyacresgr.com. If you have pictures from the conference you would like to share on this website please send them to our webmaster Judge Lillard qiana.denise.lillard@3rdcc.org

Past Events

ACLU & NAACP Join ABJM in Our Request to the Michigan Supreme Court for an Independent Audit of the Judicial Tenure Commission

Click the links below to review ACLU of Michigan’s and NAACP Detroit Branch’s letters to the Michigan Supreme Court.

ACLU_Letter_to_MSC.pdf (mcusercontent.com)

NAACPLetter_to_Elizabeth_Clement_042523.pdf (mcusercontent.com)

MSC_letter_final_version_March_27.pdf (mcusercontent.com)

MSC_stats.pdf (mcusercontent.com)

ABJM Inaugural Retreat Photo GAllery Courtesy of Hon. Terrance Keith

News Article Regarding Judge Marable Saving a Life in New York City

https://www.abc12.com/news/local/genesee-county-judge-saves-mans-life-on-streets-of-new-york/article_1bcac1d7-a6da-44ee-afe4-a5dd941d3a27.html

ABJM Special Meeting has been scheduled for February 3, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.

to discuss the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission Equity Report – Phase II.The ABJM has not submitted a formal written response to the Report and our viewpoint matters. Please come prepared to help formulate ABJM’s response. Thank you.

Notice to Court of Appeals Applicants:

If you wish to have ABJM’s support of your application, please contact Judge Yancey. The application deadline is January 9, 2026.

ABJM Retreat Save the Date

April 21 and 22, 2026

Lansing, MI

(more info coming soon)

The Good and Welfare Committee is seeking suggestions for charitable organizations to which the ABJM can contribute. The Committee will endeavor to identify organizations to reflect a geographical cross section of where are members are located. If you have a suggestion for an organization, please reply to this email before January 20, 2026. Please also include a brief statement about why you recommend the organization. Your email will be forwarded to Committee Chair Judge Cobb. Thank you.

Membership will vote at the February 3, 2026 meeting.

Upcoming Committee Meetings:

Retreat Committee Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2026 @ 5:15 p.m.

Zoom 934 285 9288

Membership Committee

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.

Topic: Membership Dues

Zoom 350 872 6770

Please take note of the upcoming ABJM Committee Meetings. All are welcome.

Membership Committee (Chaired by Judge Parker-LaGrone

Last Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

via Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3508726770

Community Outreach Committee (Chaired by Judge Goodson)

Second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m.

2026 ABJM Retreat Committee (Chaired by Judges Martina and Ward)

Every three weeks at 5:15 p.m. with Next Meeting Scheduled for 11/20/2025

via Zoom ID 934 285 9288

Upcoming Events & Other News You Can Use

You are Cordially invited to Attend The ABJM Holiday Party Friday December 12th

Judges may bring a guest to the Holiday Party. Please RSVP if you haven’t so that we can provide an appropriate head count. Thank you.

https://www.paperlesspost.com/go/yzvML7nHgkkELvFLqxQP4

Community Service Opportunity December 13, 2025

FOCUS HOPE
1400 Oakman Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48238
On Saturday, December 13, 2025
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Packing Food Boxes

Please email Judge Nicole Goodson if you are interested in volunteering.

nicole.goodson@3rdcc.org

ABJM Membership Renewal Notice

Please use the link below to select one of the membership options and then select next to complete your payment!

MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

ABJM Membership Only
$100.00
Join ABJM and gain membership into the elite Association of Black Judges of Michigan (ABJM)

ABJM | WBA or STRAKER
$125.00
Gain Membership in two elite organizations. Wolverine Bar Association, Straker Bar Association or ABJM

ABJM | WBA and STRAKER
$175.00
Gain Membership in all three elite organizations. Wolverine Bar Association, Straker Bar Association or ABJM

Sustaining Joint Members
$280.00
Gain Membership in all three elite organizations. Wolverine Bar Association, Straker Bar Association or ABJM

Retiree ABJM Only
$25.00
Join and gain membership into the elite Association of Black Judges of Michigan (ABJM)

Retiree WBA | Straker and ABJM
$45.00
Gain Membership in all three elite organizations. Wolverine Bar Association, Straker Bar Association or ABJM

Retiree WBA | ABJM or Straker
$35.00
Gain Membership in two elite organizations. Wolverine Bar Association, Straker Bar Association or ABJM

2025-2026 Meeting Dates

October 7, 2025
November 4, 2025
December 2025- Holiday Party- Date TBD
January 6, 2026
February 2026- Annual Worship Service-Date TBD
March 3, 2026
April 7, 2026
May 5, 2026 (Annual Meeting/ Election)

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS (5:30 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.):

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Judicial Vacancies
Anyone interested in ABJM support for a Judicial Appointment please contact:
President Tenisha Yancey Tenisha.Yancey@36thdistrictcourt.org