WASHINGTON ― The Senate made history on Thursday when it confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman on the Supreme Court, a long-awaited moment that delighted Jackson’s supporters and many Black Americans. The historic moment was made even sweeter by the fact that Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black woman to serve in her post, presided over Jackson’s confirmation vote. The vice president also serves as the president of the Senate and may preside over votes when he or she chooses. But beyond all of that, I’m the father of a young Black girl,” Warnock said Thursday before the confirmation vote. Harris spoke with reporters after the vote, calling Jackson’s confirmation a “very important statement about who we aspire to be, who we are, and who we believe ourselves to be.”AdvertisementShe added, “I’m very proud.

Source: Huffington Post April 07, 2022 18:53 UTC