Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Discusses Life on the Supreme Court and Personal Outlets

The first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court reflects on her role, frustrations, and personal milestones, including boxing, Broadway, and her bestselling memoir.

• Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, one of three liberals on the conservative-dominated Supreme Court, uses boxing as a way to manage frustrations stemming from her minority position on the bench.
• Jackson's memoir, 'Lovely One,' which shares personal stories including raising a daughter with autism, briefly topped The New York Times bestseller list in the fall of 2024.
• She made her Broadway debut in December 2024 in a one-night-only performance of the musical '& Juliet,' fulfilling a long-held aspiration.
• Jackson attended President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, wearing a culturally significant cowrie-shell necklace to honor her African American heritage on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
• Despite ideological differences, Jackson emphasizes her commitment to impartiality in her judicial decisions, citing an example where she sided with January 6 defendants despite her personal views.

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