Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as first black woman confirmed to Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson made history on April 8, 2022, as the US Senate confirmed her as the first black woman to become a Supreme Court justice. It was a milestone for the United States and a victory for President Joe Biden, who made good on a campaign promise to diversify the federal judiciary.

US Vice-President Kamala Harris presided over the vote confirming the 51-year-old federal appellate judge to a lifetime job on the nation’s top judicial body. Jackson was confirmed by a 53-47 vote, including support from three Republican senators. 

Video source: AP/Senate TV