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Ketanji Brown Jackson
United States Supreme Court justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, 2022.
In her memoir, Lovely One, Ketanji Brown Jackson details a family history rooted in resilience and overcoming systemic adversity. She recounts that her ancestors were enslaved plantation workers, and she describes the racism and segregation her grandparents endured during the Jim Crow era.1
Beyond these historical hardships, Jackson highlights the loving support provided by her parents, which served as a foundation for her academic and professional achievements. The memoir also reflects on her own experiences with subtle racism throughout her youth and early adulthood, while celebrating her personal life, including her marriage and the journey of raising her two daughters.1