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Related: About this forumBiden's Court? Black Women Lawyers Cheer Barrier Broken At Supreme Court - The Beat - MSNBC
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jacksons historic nomination moved the legal community. In her nomination speech, Jackson referenced the first Black woman to ever serve as a federal judge, but until her nomination, a Black woman has never been tapped for the ultimate promotion to the Supreme Court. MSNBCs Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber and a panel of legal experts discuss the importance of this pick. Aired on 02/25/2022.
Winning: Biden Fulfills Vow To Break Supreme Court Barrier - The Beat - MSNBC
President Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, breaking a barrier the judge cited in her nomination speech. MSNBCs Chief Legal Correspondent Ari Melber reports on several reasons why her nomination stands out including the rare experience of being a public defender, a background that no current Justice has and attorneys Maya Wiley and Yodit Tewolde discuss the nomination. Aired on 02/25/2022.
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Biden's Court? Black Women Lawyers Cheer Barrier Broken At Supreme Court - The Beat - MSNBC (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Feb 2022
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brer cat
(24,565 posts)1. What a beautiful day, one that was long over due!
Rhiannon12866
(205,320 posts)3. This really is a bright spot in all the devastating current news
And a positive move for President Biden since he kept his word - to the day!
blue-wave
(4,352 posts)2. Been busy following
developments in Ukraine, but want to take the time to say congratulations! I will always remember primary election night in South Carolina and how the African American community that night, pushed Joe Biden to a great primary win. In particular, the African American women of South Carolina.
Rhiannon12866
(205,320 posts)4. Excellent point!
And this is the positive news that we sure could use today...