Childhood and Education Journey of Ketanji Brown Jackson in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Ketanji Brown Jackson, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Ketanji Onyika Brown Jackson is an American lawyer and jurist currently serving as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Nominated by President Joe Biden, she was confirmed and sworn in 2022. Jackson is notable for being the first black woman, the first former federal public defender, and the sixth woman to hold a position on the United States Supreme Court.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

September 14, 1970: Ketanji Onyika Brown Jackson Born

On September 14, 1970, Ketanji Onyika Brown Jackson was born. She is an American lawyer and jurist, currently serving as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

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1988: Graduation and Class Presidency

In 1988, Ketanji Brown Jackson graduated from Palmetto High School as senior class president.

1992: Graduation from Harvard University

In 1992, Ketanji Brown Jackson graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude.

1993: Attended Harvard Law School

In 1993, Ketanji Brown Jackson attended Harvard Law School, where she was a supervising editor of the Harvard Law Review.

1996: Graduation from Harvard Law School

In 1996, Ketanji Brown Jackson graduated from Harvard Law School with a Juris Doctor, cum laude.

1996: Marriage to Patrick Graves Jackson

In 1996, Ketanji Brown Jackson married surgeon Patrick Graves Jackson, whom she met at Harvard College.

2016: Harvard Board of Overseers Member

From 2016, Jackson served as a Harvard Board of Overseers member until 2022.

2017: Family History Revelation

In a 2017 speech, Ketanji Brown Jackson said, "I am fairly certain that if you traced my family lineage back past my grandparents—who were raised in Georgia, by the way—you would find that my ancestors were slaves on both sides."