Local experts weigh in on the racial undertones of Supreme Court nominee Kentaji Brown Jackson
HOUSTON, Texas -- Thursday marked the fourth and final day of confirmation hearings for U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Although Republican lawmakers promised a fair and respectful hearing, local experts say they feel the first Black woman to be nominated to serve on the nation's highest court was not treated in that manner.
Professor Jefferson says one of the noticeable differences in this week's hearings was the questions centered around critical race theory. Earlier this week, Senator Ted Cruz grilled Jackson about a children's book called,"Antiracist Baby." He said it was taught to students at Georgetown Day School, where she serves on the board of trustees.
"It reminds me that we are not free from the ways of discrimination. This is a representation of a moment when our society, our democracy may shift in terms of its power dynamics. There have to be these insidious tests to make sure you're either not too Black or Black enough," said professor Brown."The nature of these kinds of microaggressions suggest some people don't see this nominee as human.
Profssor Brown says Jackson faced extra pressure to hold her composure, during questions she might have found frustrating, repetitive, and irrelevant.
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