Ketanji Brown Jackson Promotes Memoir Nationwide

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is launching a nationwide tour to promote her memoir, 'Lovely One', which chronicles her family's journey from segregation to her historic confirmation as the first Black woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. In the book, she reflects on her experiences as a public defender, a woman of color, and a mother juggling career demands. Jackson, who has been the most active participant in court arguments since her appointment in June 2022, plans to begin her tour at the Apollo Theater in New York on the book's release day, September 5. She has received an advance of nearly $900,000 for the memoir, joining fellow Justices Clarence Thomas and Sonia Sotomayor in receiving significant payments for their writings. Jackson emphasizes her role as a trailblazer, stating she is “ready to work” in her new position. The tour will include appearances in major cities like Washington, Atlanta, and Miami within its first week.