What Ketanji Brown Jackson Means For Future Of Black Women On SCOTUS

The video discusses Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's historic nomination as the first black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court. It highlights the unofficial criteria and challenges faced by black women in the legal field, including the importance of clerkships and federal judge positions. Despite progress, representation remains limited. The video also shares personal stories of inspiration drawn from Jackson's journey, emphasizing the impact of role models in overcoming barriers.

Who is the first black woman nominated to the Supreme Court?

• Kisha Young

• Sephora Gray

• Ketanji Brown Jackson

• Cheryl Kacian

What is a common step on the path to becoming a Supreme Court justice?

• Graduating from law school

• Serving as a federal judge

• Clerking for the Supreme Court

• Being a law professor

What percentage of SCOTUS clerks are black women?

• 1%

• 10%

• 3%

• 5%

What has narrowed the pipeline for Supreme Court nominations according to Professor Kacian?

• More black women serving as federal judges

• The retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer

• The politicization of the nomination process

• Increased diversity in law schools

What inspires Sephora Gray in her legal career?

• The retirement of Justice Breyer

• The nomination of Judge Jackson

• Her role as editor in chief of her law review

• The support from her law professors