Made History / Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first black woman judge in the US Supreme Court, know everything about her

For the first time in US history, there will be a black woman judge on the Supreme Court. The United States Senate on Thursday confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first black female judge on the nation's highest court.

Ketanji Brown Jackson will replace 83-year-old Justice Stephen Breyer. The Senate voted 53 to 47 in favor of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, making her the first black woman to be elevated to the Supreme Court.

White House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it was a very proud and patriotic day for the nation. Also said that Judge Ketanji Brown has made history after Jackson was confirmed as the first black woman in the Supreme Court. Pelosi said that our country has taken an important step towards realizing our most cherished ideals.

Graduated from Harvard and completed law studies

Ketanji Jackson is 51 years old and started his career working as a clerk in the field of law. He graduated from Harvard and completed his law studies. He served on the US Sentencing Commission before becoming a federal judge in 2013.

Jackson has also served as the United States District Judge for the District of Columbia from 2013 to 2021. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin praised Jackson's selection and called for the appointment to end voting as soon as possible.

Practical understanding of the law

President Joe Biden, speaking about Ketanji, said that he had a practical understanding of the law and that this experience would be of great use to the American people. He called Ketanji a proven consensus builder. Also said that she tries to be fair and do justice.