US Supreme Court Gets First Black Female Justice
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on July 4, 2022
Washington —
Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in Thursday as the newest U.S. Supreme Court justice — becoming the first Black woman ever to serve on the high court.
The 51-year-old Jackson took the constitutional oath from U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts and the judicial oath from retiring 83-year-old Justice Stephen Breyer, whom she replaces. Jackson served as a clerk for Breyer early in her legal career.
Jackson’s husband, Dr. Patrick Jackson, held two bibles as the oaths were administered.
After she completed her oaths, Roberts told Jackson . . .
