Dear John:

Too many Black women have been overlooked or denied consideration for the highest federal courts — and it is on this legacy that we celebrate the historic nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Black women have always embraced both the ideal and the hard work of seeking justice through the courts — even when the Constitution defined us as less than fully human. From 1781 onward, when Elizabeth Freeman, an enslaved Black woman, sought her freedom through the courts, to the late 19th century, when Charlotte Ray became the first Black woman to win admission to the bar, to the courageous legal champions who fashioned legal strategies to dismantle segregation.  

Black women lawyers have been on the frontlines of many of the nation’s most important legal developments — from the fight to desegregate schools, to developing the legal theories that paved the way for women’s equality in the law, and more.

This nomination is long overdue. Judge Jackson is fully deserving of this honor — and we’re determined to see that she is swiftly confirmed.

That's why we're building a rapid response team of activists, like you, who will be ready to take action in the coming weeks and months to help fend off haters and ensure Judge Jackson receives a fair, transparent and respectful confirmation.

Please add your name to join us!

Thank you,

— Jocelyn

Jocelyn Frye
President