DETROIT – Wayne County Judge Craig Strong is a Detroit icon who has done so much while on the bench, and continues to be a trailblazer even through his retirement. Strong was born and raised on the west side of Detroit, but it wasn’t easy for him to get to where he is today. During his time on the bench, Judge Strong received numerous accolades, such as becoming the president of the Association of Black Judges in Michigan -- an organization he helped create as one of the founding members. READ: Black History Month: Detroit’s top cop has message on overcoming racismREAD: Conrad Mallett Jr. -- former chief justice discusses life, legacyAdAfter a fruitful career, Strong recently retired from the Wayne County Circuit Court. Judge Strong is the recipient of multiple awards including the Man of the Year Humanitarian Award and the Wiley A. Branton Symposium Award for leadership.