Darcel clark biography
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Growing up, stadsdel i new york District Attorney Darcel Clark often heard her neighbors say, “You should talk to Ms. Clark” because her mother Viola, was the community’s problem-solver.
Viola was the person who knew how to förteckning people to vote, how to stand up to NYCHA management, and how to advokat for students. Despite suffering from sickle cell anemia throughout her life, she was a passionate community activist who encouraged her kids to strive for more and always give back. Viola lost her long battle with chronic illness in but her dedication and compassion still guide Darcel as she serves the Bronx.
Darcel personifies Bronx determination and grit. She is the product of our city’s public housing and public schools. She has experienced the anguish of having family members suffering from addiction and mental illness as well as the challenges of navigating the city’s support networks to help them.
A lifelong
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Darcel Clark
American attorney and prosecutor
Darcel Denise Clark (born April 2, )[1] is an American attorney and prosecutor who has served as the Bronx County District Attorney since Clark is the first woman to hold that office, and the first woman of color to serve as a district attorney in the history of the State of New York.[2]
Prior to being elected district attorney, Clark served as a judge on New York City Criminal Court and subsequently on the New York Supreme Court in the Bronx and in that court's Appellate Division.
Early life and education
[edit]Clark is a native of the Bronx. She was raised in the Soundview Houses in the South Bronx. Her father, Daniel, was a grounds supervisor and her mother, Viola, was a nurse and a member of the tenant patrol, which was formed in to keep neighbors and children safe.[3] Clark attended New York City public schools and graduated from Harry S. Truman High School in the Bronx. Clark became the fir
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Darcel Clark facts for kids
Darcel Denise Clark (born April 2, ) is an American attorney and prosecutor who has served as the Bronx County District Attorney since Clark is the first woman to hold that office, and the first woman of color to serve as a district attorney in the history of the State of New York.
Prior to being elected district attorney, Clark served as a judge on New York City Criminal Court and subsequently on the New York Supreme Court in the Bronx and in that court's Appellate Division.
Early life and education
Clark is a native of the Bronx. She was raised in the Soundview Houses in the South Bronx. Her father, Daniel, was a grounds supervisor and her mother, Viola, was a nurse and a member of the tenant patrol, which was formed in to keep neighbors and children safe. Clark attended New York City public schools and graduated from Harry S. Truman High School in the Bronx. Clark became the first member of her family to attend college.
She attended Boston Colle