Ketanji Brown Jackson
Ketanji Brown Jackson is an American attorney and jurist who serves as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. She was nominated by President Joe Biden and has been serving since 2022. She is the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
Books
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1. Lovely One
"Lovely One" is an intimate memoir by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The book offers a personal look into her life, tracing her family's journey from segregation to her historic confirmation. Named "Ketanji Onyika," meaning "Lovely One," she shares how her parents instilled pride in her heritage. Justice Jackson recounts her determination to honor her family's legacy, from her grandparents' and parents' experiences in the segregated South to her achievements in high school and at Harvard. She candidly discusses the challenges of advancing in a legal career where few in power resemble her, and balancing professional demands with family life. Her story is one of perseverance and hope, inspiring those with big dreams to pursue them relentlessly.
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