“It is a pride that we in the African American community, especially when it comes to our hair, have something that we love, we cherish, we’re proud of and it gives us a sisterhood,' Toni Edwards, owner of NE. Beauty, said. It gives us a bond.”
It led to the House passing“I feel like the world, overall, is becoming more accepting of us,” Edwards explained.What she says feels like a huge acceptance was the confirmation of Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. Edwards says it’s been the talk in the sisterlock community for weeks.
“We were so excited to see another African American sister that is wearing a hairstyle that we all love and adore and so proud of,” said Edwards. “It is a pride that we in the African American community, especially when it comes to our hair, have something that we love, we cherish, we’re proud of and it gives us a sisterhood. It gives us a bond.”But it’s seeing the nomination to confirmation, and the judge sporting a style connected to so many women that inspired Edwards the most.
“I’m glad for the Supreme Court justice that she has this because I feel like it breaks down that worry with a lot of other women. She has it so of course I’ll be accepted. If she can do this. I can do this too,” said Edwards. She says Jacksons’ knowledge and experience to sit in this role, in a way, is weaved into her sisterlocks.Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson smiles during a meeting with Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., in his office at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What to know about Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, poised for confirmation to Supreme CourtJudge Ketanji Brown Jackson is a Harvard-educated attorney. She's a nine-year veteran on the federal bench. She once shared a stage with Matt Damon.
Read more »
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as 1st Black woman confirmed to US Supreme CourtBREAKING Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed by Senate vote, becomes first Black woman in history to serve on Supreme Court
Read more »
Senate confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to Supreme CourtThe Senate on Thursday confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, promoting the appellate judge to a lifetime seat no Black woman has ever occupied.
Read more »
Senate Confirms Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme CourtToday, the Democrat-run Senate voted to confirm her position—with three Republicans crossing party lines in order to ensure her presence in the nation's highest court.
Read more »
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes a Supreme Court JusticeJackson will take the seat of Justice Stephen G. Breyer, who plans to retire at the end of the term in June.
Read more »
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as 1st Black woman confirmed to US Supreme CourtMAKING HISTORY: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson has made history as the first Black woman confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Senate voted 53-47 to confirm her in their final confirmation vote.
Read more »