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Ketanji Brown Jackson to become first Black woman on US Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson

Ketanji Brown Jackson who made history after the US the Senate confirmed her as the first Black woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court. PHOTO | KEVIN DIETSCH | GETTY IMAGES | AFP

By  AFP

Washington,

The United States made history on Thursday as the Senate confirmed Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman ever to serve on the Supreme Court.

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