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Tampa Residents React To Historic Confirmation Of Supreme Court Designate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson
JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON
By MONIQUE STAMPS Sentinel Feature Writer
On April 7, 2022, history was made as Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson became the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Judge Jackson will be a Supreme Court designate until Ste- phen Breyer officially retires this summer.
Miami born and raised; Judge Jackson is seen by many as the most qualified Justice-designate to date. Her diverse background includes
“It was a great day in America to witness the voting of Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first African American woman to
“When I reflect on the histori- cal signifi- cance of Judge Jackson’s confirma- tion, I am reminded of how im-
ARTHENIA JOYNER, ESQ.
“Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson demonstra- ted tremen- dous grace and humi- lity though the confir-
the United States District Court for the District of Co- lumbia and United States Cir- cuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Dis- trict of Columbia Circuit.
The Sentinel reached out to the community to get reac- tions.
and accomplish their goals.”
Supreme Court, not just diver- sity of color but real-life ex- periences of having walked, talked, and
women. Our Black girls can grow up seeing someone that looks like them on the Su- preme Court. I also think that Judge Jackson will stick to the constitution in her rulings. It is a great day.”
KEITH HARRIS
represented real every day pe- ople in the judicial system. And she brings the perspective that only a Black woman can. It’s a great day for little Black girls, women, and all of Ame- rica!”
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY COMM. GWEN MYERS
“This is a pheno- menal time for little Black girls, Black women, and all
mation process. Her ascension to the Supreme Court is mo- mentous for the Constitution, the rule of law, and girls every- where, especially African American girls.
I believe in the adage, ‘When we see it, we can be it’.”
be confirmed to the Supreme Court.
“Her appointment will ins- pire young girls to dream big
STATE REP. DIANNE HART
portant it is for me to reinforce to my own three adult daugh- ters that they have a voice in this country at the highest level. Seeing themselves repre- sented in the White House and on the Supreme Court says to all Black women that you be- long, and you are valued.”
“Justice Designate Ke- tanji Brown Jackson brings a breath of fresh air to the U.S.
RUTH BELL
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