Macon County Probate Judge Alfonza Menefee assumed the reins of the Alabama Association of Probate Judges last month, making history as the first black male to lead the group.

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But 22 years prior, Menefee, now 63, had already secured his historic legacy as Macon County’s first – and to date only – black American probate judge. It’s a position he believes obligates him to serve as a role model in the community, especially this time of year.

“To me, Black History Month is a time to inspire younger blacks to reach for higher heights,” Menefee said. “It’s a time to hopefully exhibit something that can encourage them to elevate beyond the single-family homes and limited resources around them and use the motivation of black leaders to work for something.”

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