Justice Katanji Brown Jackson's Legal Journey

Katanji Brown Jackson shares her journey to becoming the first Black woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, detailing the significant experiences that shaped her legal mind. Her memoir, titled 'Lovely One,' begins with an influential Supreme Court dissent from 1896 that upheld racial segregation, marking a poignant connection to her story. Jackson's candid commentary reveals how her background as a public defender and federal judge has informed her understanding of justice and the responsibilities of her role. Additionally, she highlights her commitment to core issues like labor unions and voting rights, which she has fiercely defended through her written dissents.