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Who is the author?
Carole Boston Weatherford
Who is the illustrator?
Ashley Evans
What were her grandparents highest level of education?
Her parents were the first in their families to go to...
College
Kentanji won national awards for public speaking. true or false
true
What is her African name?
What doers her name mean?
Lovely one
who does she share a birthday with?
Constance Baker Motley
Who is Constance Baker Motley?
The first black female federal judge
What did her father study?
Law
What was the name of the school where she was elected mayor?
Palmetto Junior High School
How many times was she elected president at Miami Palmetto Senior High School?
3 times
How did she respond to judges who mocked her African name?
She said it and wrote it clearly on the board
Who doubted that she would get into Harvard?
Her guidance counselor
What did they name her in the yearbook?
“Most talented” and “Most likely to succeed”
What job did her mother have?
A school principal
What job did Ketanji have early in her legal career?
A public defender
What does a public defender do?
Represent people who cannot afford a lawyer
Who nominated Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court?
President Joe Biden
On what date was she confirmed to the Supreme Court?
June 30, 2022
What historic first did Ketanji Brown Jackson achieve?
First Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
What quality did Ketanji show throughout her education and career?
Perseverance
What is the meaning of the title All Rise?
It refers to the courtroom command when a judge enters
What activity did Ketanji join in high school that strengthened her speaking skills?
The debate team