Their Story
Born in Miami, Ketanji Brown Jackson became a federal judge and appellate judge before being nominated to the Supreme Court. She was confirmed as the first Black woman to serve on the nation's highest court.
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Ketanji Brown Jackson
June 30, 1970 Miami, Florida
Who They Are
Ketanji Brown Jackson is a Supreme Court Justice and the first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, representing a historic milestone in American judicial history.
Major Accomplishments
- U.S. Supreme Court Justice
- First Black woman on Supreme Court
- Federal appellate judge
- Public defender
Impact & Legacy
Jackson's appointment represents a historic moment in American jurisprudence and marks increased diversity on the nation's highest court.
Did You Know?
She is the first Black woman on the Supreme Court
She served as a federal judge
She worked as a public defender
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