# @myvpm on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DVt4misk9ej
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59075325-myvpm-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/8ae5deb8d8.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-03-10T20:15:19.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** VPM (@myVPM) — https://gondola.cc/myVPM

## Caption

Chief Justice Cleo Powell is the first Black woman to preside over SCOVA, the state’s highest court. During her investiture ceremony, Powell thanked her early mentors — whom she credits for breaking down barriers and showing her that dreams can come true.

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#SCOVA #blackhistory #womenshistory #vpmnews #publicmedia

## Stats

- **Views:** 753
- **Likes:** 3,453
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- **Comments:** 11

## Tags

blackhistory, publicmedia, womenshistory, vpmnews, scova

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