Wayne State University honors appeals court judge Damon Keith

Jet, April 8, 2002

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Caption: Judge Damon J. Keith (l) of the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals joins fellow Detroit community leaders at a recent tribute luncheon for him at Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit. Standing with Keith are (l-r) Faye A. Nelson, vice president, governmental & community affairs for WSU; U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D-MI); Dr. Irvin D. Reid, president, WSU; and Judge Eric L. Clay of the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. Keith, a Wayne State alumnus who has served on the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals since 1977, was honored by his alma mater for his contributions to the nation. Keith, also a graduate of West Virginia State College and Howard Law School, has received over 37 honorary degrees and numerous national awards.