Judge Betty Staton, a former judge and current executive director of Bedford Stuyvesant Community Legal Services, shares her inspiring journey from a past marked by racial segregation to becoming a champion for education and women's rights. Influenced by her upbringing as a sharecropper's daughter and her mother's sacrifices, Staton overcame societal norms and personal barriers to complete her education. With determination, she emphasizes the significance of empowerment and education for women, highlighting her time at Ophelia DeVore's charm school as a pivotal moment that shaped her bold approach to life and career.
Staton resolved to pursue her education actively after recognizing that she couldn't let external forces, particularly men, determine her educational journey, leading to significant achievements.
Judge Staton passionately recalled attending Ophelia DeVore's charm school, which symbolized a turning point in her life, emphasizing the importance of women’s empowerment through education.
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