Ketanji Brown Jackson is an American attorney and jurist who has served on the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit as a federal judge since 2021.
Is Ketanji Brown Jackson part of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority sisters?
Earlier this month, AKA Sorority Inc came out in support of Ketanji Brown Jackson for the US Supreme Court.
According to ABC, Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing has underway; she is the first black woman nominated to the US Supreme Court and will be grilled for 19 hours over two days.
What do we know about Brown Jackson’s relationships with sorority groups?
It’s been widely reported that Judge Jackson is not part of any sorority society. Sorority sisters were among those who attended her confirmation hearing.
What did Delta Sigma Theta Sorority say about Judge Jackson’s nomination?
In January this year, it released a statement supporting Judge Jackson’s confirmation.
Portions of the statement said: “Delta for Women in Action is ecstatic about President Biden’s Supreme Court nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson. We are proud of this outstanding nominee, who reflects the values of our communities and brings firsthand knowledge.
Black women continue to be one of the most active voters, but we are underrepresented in the federal judiciary. Judge Jackson’s momentous nomination will likely leave an everlasting impression on the Supreme Court for future generations.”
In the roughly 233-year history of the court, Jackson would be the first Black woman to serve on it.
President Biden promised throughout his 2020 presidential campaign that he would name the first Black woman to the Supreme Court, and she has been confirmed.
