(BPRW) A COLLECTIVE OF BLACK WOMEN LEADERS CELEBRATE AND CONGRATULATE JUDGE KETANJI BROWN JACKSON ON HISTORIC NOMINATION TO THE U.S. SUPREME COURT AND ANNOUNCE EFFORT TO SUPPORT HER | Press releases

(BPRW) A COLLECTIVE OF BLACK Gals LEADERS Celebrate AND CONGRATULATE Judge KETANJI BROWN JACKSON ON HISTORIC NOMINATION TO THE U.S. SUPREME Court docket AND ANNOUNCE Exertion TO Help HER

Symbolizing millions of women across The usa, leaders of Black women’s businesses and networks kind The Black Women’s Leadership Collective (BWLC) to leverage their collective electric power in guidance of Choose Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination.

(Black PR Wire) Washington, DC – Nowadays leaders of countrywide Black women’s companies and networks celebrated and congratulated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her nomination to provide on the U.S. Supreme Courtroom.  The historic nomination writes a new chapter in the background of Black girls in America and for our democracy.

Acknowledged as just one of the brightest, most principled lawful minds in the state, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s deep knowledge and knowing of the constitution, character, integrity, and perseverance to rule of legislation will make her an excellent justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.  Choose Jackson has observed the justice procedure from all sides, as a community defender, a Federal decide, member of the US Sentencing Fee and has household users who serve in law enforcement. 

The leaders also declared the formation of The Black Women’s Leadership Collective (BWLC), a leadership and arranging hub for Black women’s corporations, advocates, and supporters. Symbolizing thousands and thousands of ladies throughout The us, the BWLC will make the most of the electric power of their collective endeavours to assistance Choose Ketanji Brown Jackson’s historic nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court docket.  Lifted by the prayers and goals of the ancestors, BWLC will work all through the approach to have interaction and mobilize our local community, carry up Decide Jackson’s strong tale, and make certain her confirmation to the Supreme Courtroom.

 

Statements from Black Gals Leaders (15 complete)

 

Shavon Arline-Bradley, President Delta for Women in Motion: “Delta for Women in Motion is thrilled by President Biden’s nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. We are proud of this exceptional nominee – who embodies the rules of our communities and brings lived practical experience. Black gals continue to be 1 of the most engaged voting demographics, but we stay underrepresented during the federal judiciary. The historic nomination of Choose Jackson will unquestionably make an indelible mark on the Supreme Court docket for generations to arrive.

Donna Brazile, Strategist and Political Commentator: “President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have properly nominated Choose Ketanji Brown Jackson to turn into the to start with Black female to provide on the U.S. Supreme Court docket.  There were being heaps of extremely qualified capable women of all ages to opt for from, but Biden’s range of Choose Ketanji Brown Jackson demonstrates that there’s no require for America’s highest courtroom to be off limits to Black girls any longer.”

 

Roslyn Brock, Chairman, Global Link and Social Action Committee:

 We stand united in the continued struggle for Black gals to be represented in all arenas vital to the development of our country, and we are prepared to walk arm-in-arm with this administration just about every move of the way as some of the really finest and brightest Black women judges and attorneys are discovered, vetted, interviewed, and introduced to the United States Senate Judiciary Committee.

 

Elsie Cooke-Holmes, Countrywide President & Chair of the Board, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. 

The customers of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated applaud President Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. Her impeccable experiences and skills make her an exceptional choice for this most prestigious seat. It is our hope that this pivotal second in history will bring the country nearer to obtaining higher judicial range and we urge the U.S. Senate to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson without delay.  

Melanie L. Campbell, President and CEO of NCBCP, Convener of Black Women’s Roundtable:

 “Right now, as we close out Black Record Thirty day period, we thank President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, for maintaining their marketing campaign dedication by nominating Choose Ketanji Brown Jackson to provide as the initial Black woman U.S. Supreme Court Justice. The NCBCP Black Women’s Roundtable is doing work in coalition with our allies to be certain that this nominee is addressed fairly and is verified with out hold off.”

 

Bishop Leah Daughtry, Co-Convenor, Ability Increasing: “With the nomination of Choose Ketanji Brown Jackson, a different barrier has fallen.  After 233 years, the best Court docket in the land will choose a big leap towards complete representation of all of America’s individuals at the table of justice.  We applaud President Biden and Vice President Harris on their assortment of this extremely capable, deeply knowledgeable jurist.  Her voice will help to make sure that our justice program reflects the range of all of us.”

 

Glynda Carr, President and CEO Increased Heights: “Black girls have shown how potent our activism can be, but we are grossly underrepresented in management on each individual degree. Since being in business office, President Biden has shown that he recognizes the worth of range in his administration and has been dwelling out that truth of the matter in the alternatives that he makes. Our country’s leadership should really mirror the individuals it serves, commencing with our nation’s greatest courtroom, and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be that lengthy-overdue illustration.” 

 

Brandi Colander, April Reign, Kim Tignor & Sabriya I. Williams, She Will Rise: “We are thrilled to see the President honor his commitment of creating a extra consultant Supreme Court. We think Choose Ketanji Brown Jackson is certified and prepared to serve. We stand at the all set to assist a respectful affirmation system as we enjoy her increase.”

 

Jotaka Eaddy, Convenor #WinWithBlackWomen: “Choose Ketanji Brown Jackson is an extremely capable jurist who will deliver to the Supreme Courtroom her knowledge and dedication to the Constitution and values of our democracy.   Most importantly, Choose Jackson will deliver to the Supreme Court docket what it has lacked for 233 a long time – the lived experience of a Black lady.  With this nomination President Biden and Vice President Harris will when all over again elevate a female, and in this scenario, a Black girl, to a position that has extensive been covered by a cement ceiling – right now that ceiling is shattered into a million items.

 

Karen Finney, Strategist, Commentator, Advocate: “Decide Ketanji Brown Jackson getting her area on the Supreme Courtroom that first Monday in October 2022 will be one particular of the most inspirational times in our nation’s heritage. Known for her brilliance, integrity, commitment to justice and our constitution, Decide Jackson will grow the diversity of skills and lived expertise on the courtroom to the betterment of consultant democracy and justice in The us.  And frankly, it’s time. 

 

Dr. Glenda B. Glover, Intercontinental President & CEO, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated: “The women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Included applaud the nomination of Choose Ketanji Brown Jackson to the best courtroom of the land. Her appointment is steeped in historical significance and represents still one more milestone in The united states satisfying its promise to African Individuals who aided develop this place. We stand united in the ongoing combat for Black women of all ages to be represented in all arenas critical to the progress of our country and are completely ready to walk arm-in-arm with Choose Ketanji Brown Jackson as she is introduced to the United States Senate Judiciary Committee for affirmation.”

 

Holli Holiday getaway, President Sisters Lead, Sisters Vote: “Two several years in the past, on February 25, 2020, presidential prospect Joe Biden made a campaign promise. He mentioned, ‘I’m on the lookout ahead to producing confident there’s a Black female on the Supreme Courtroom, to make absolutely sure we in fact get each illustration.’ Today, President Biden retained his assure.”

Star Jones, Legal professional, Advocate, Media Identity & Chair, U.S. Fee for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Overseas: “I’m certainly thrilled at the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to provide as our up coming Supreme Court Justice. It will make me really happy that President Biden and Vice President Harris are seizing this moment in heritage to guide with a eyesight of The us at its greatest and guaranteeing that the leadership of our democracy reflects a diversity of lived experiences at the best levels. As the to start with Black women to be nominated, the mixture of superb credentials, character and lived knowledge of Judge Jackson assures that our President has chosen a nominee who is additional than worthy of a life span appointment to our optimum courtroom.”

Rachel Noerdlinger, Principal Noerdlinger Techniques: “I applaud the President and Vice President for offering on their dedication to diversifying the nation’s maximum lawful physique with his historic collection of the initially Black lady to provide on the Supreme Courtroom. Even though it does not change the ideological equilibrium of the Court docket, it improves the probability that our wants and values as Black women of all ages will be represented.”

About The Black Women’s Leadership Collective

The Black Women’s Leadership Collective is a management and arranging hub for Black women’s companies, advocates, and supporters, employing the electrical power of our collective endeavours to assistance the nomination of the first Black female to the Supreme Court.   We are a collective of intergenerational, intersectional Black girls leaders all over the country. Inside our collective are organizational leaders, company leaders, political strategists, scholar leaders, faith leaders, tech leaders, labor leaders, pioneers in sports activities, new music and amusement, movement leaders and extra. 

To discover more about the Black Women’s Leadership Collective you should visit www.Blackwomensleadershipcollective.org.

 

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