From left: President Joe Biden and Ketanji Brown Jackson celebrate her confirmation to the Supreme Court on Thursday at the White House.Photo: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States is being celebrated from Washington, D.C., to Hollywood and beyond.
Biden, 79, called the confirmation “a historic moment for our nation"in a tweetshared shortly after the vote was confirmed featuring a photo of Jackson and the president posing for a celebratory selfie.
“We’ve taken another step toward making our highest court reflect the diversity of America,” Biden wrote. “She will be an incredible Justice, and I was honored to share this moment with her.”
First LadyJill Bidenalso congratulated Jacksonon Twitter, writing, “no one will forget the look on your daughter’s face or your husband’s pride throughout your confirmation — your journey will continue to inspire generations to come.”
Former PresidentBarack Obamaalso shared his support,tweeting"Congratulations to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for her appointment to the Supreme Court. This is a great day for America, and a proud moment in our history.”
“Like so many of you, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride—a sense of joy—to know that this deserving, accomplished Black woman will be a part of the highest court in the land,” wrote Michelle, 58.
Former Secretary of StateHilary Clintonalso chimed in, noting that Jackson is the first public defender named to the Supreme Court.
“Without the commitment of voters and organizers to take back the Senate and White House, this historic moment might not have happened,“said Clinton, 74. “Well done. Onward.”
Many celebrities also opened up about how much Jackson’s confirmation meant to them, includingViola DavisandKerry Washington.
“Congratulations Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson!!! You have made history! ❤❤❤,“wrote Davis, 56, alongside an edited image of Jackson featuring the caption “She Will Rise.”
Washington, 45,shared the same imagein her own tweet, writing, “KENTAJI BROWN JACKSON. That is all. #InKBJWeTrust.”
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On Instagram,The Viewco-hostSunny Hostincelebrated with a photo of Biden and Jackson embracing each other after her vote was confirmed.
“Thank you President Biden for keeping your promise,“wrote Hostin, 53, referencing Biden’s campaign promise to nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court.
Beatrice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., also honored the historic moment with aposton social media.
“Wow!” King, 59, exclaimed on Twitter, adding, “What a powerful moment in the history of this nation. What a reminder that change can come.”
“Let’s embrace it and keep working for true peace,” the lawyer added.
source: people.com
