On Wednesday, April 7, Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court with a 53-47 vote. All 50 senate Democrats and 3 Republicans voted in favor of the nomination, while 47 Republicans voted against.
Jackson will be the Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court.
The Montgomery County Commission for Women released the following statement on Friday, April 8th:
The Montgomery County Commission for Women would like to formally congratulate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her Senate confirmation to the United States Supreme Court. Her historic role as the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court is one that continues to inspire and invigorate people across the nation.
Judge Jackson is an example of the importance of diversity and representation at all levels of government. Her experiences and credentials as a law clerk, a public defender, in private practice, on the United States Sentencing Commission, as a United States District Court Judge, and as a United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit Judge all highlight her profound skill and impressive legal acumen. We are confident she will continue to judge with wisdom, integrity, and thoughtfulness.
The Commission for Women is proud to support Judge Jackson as she continues to prepare to serve on the Supreme Court. We wish her all the best in this new and honorable position
Statement from Montgomery County Commission for Women.#mococfw pic.twitter.com/T8UVpkNXxT
— Montgomery County Commission for Women (@MoCoWomen) April 8, 2022
Recent Stories
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released his weekly update to the community. It’s available via video above or written below:
A site plan was submitted earlier this month by Rosenfeld Investments for the redevelopment of Loehmann’s Plaza at 5200 Randolph Rd. in Rockville. Renderings available below, courtesy of Montgomery Planning.
Catherine Ladd, a 1st grade teacher at Wood Acres Elementary in Bethesda (MCPS), is a semi-finalist for “America’s Favorite Teacher.”
The Montgomery County Council has announced it will commemorate Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month on Tuesday, May 21 at 1 pm.
FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival
Get ready to experience the vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and infectious rhythms of the Caribbean at the FEST OF SPRING Caribbean Wine Food & Music Festival! Hosted by RHU LLC, this exciting festival is set to take place on May 18, 2024, at the picturesque 16700 Barnesville Rd in Boyds, MD.
Step into a world where the Caribbean spirit comes alive! From 12:00 PM onwards, immerse yourself in a sensory journey that celebrates the unique culture, cuisine, and music of the Caribbean. Whether you’re an African American, a Reggae or Soca music enthusiast, a wine lover, or part of the vibrant Caribbean diaspora, this festival promises to delight and captivate you in every way.
