ATLANTA – State Representatives Sandra Scott (D-Rex), Kim Schofield (D-Atlanta) and Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) today issued the following statements regarding the U.S. Senate recently confirming Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black female justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court:
“Words cannot express how I am feeling right now,” said Rep. Scott. “I am grateful and thank God for allowing me to see the first Black woman appointed to the highest court in the land. My heart cried out as I reflected on this journey Ketanji Brown Jackson went through to become the first Black woman to sit on the highest court of the land. She was ridiculed, called unfit and unqualified to serve, but she never wavered. She stood her ground by standing for truth, justice and the pursuit of happiness. My mother and grandmothers would be proud, and I am excited for my grandson, granddaughter and all Black children because they see that they can open any door.”
“Yesterday was a historic moment in our nation for the confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to be seated on the U.S. Supreme Court,” said Rep. Schofield. “Qualified and capable, this appointment recognizes that a Black woman will not only have a seat at the table, but she will also have a strong voice. It is time for women of all races and ethnicities to be recognized, confirmed and appointed. Congratulations, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and congratulations, America.”
“The heavens have blessed us all with the bipartisan vote of 53-47 to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson,” said Rep. Davis. “I, along with my mother, family and friends, cried out with joy as we witnessed the historic confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court. In the 233-year history of the U.S. Supreme Court, this is a proud moment for Black people, especially Black women.”
Representative Sandra Scott represents the citizens of District 76, which includes portions of Clayton and Henry counties. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2010 and currently serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Human Relations & Aging, Legislative & Congressional Reapportionment, Science and Technology and Special Rules committees.
Representative Kim Schofield represents the citizens of District 60, which includes portions of Clayton and Fulton counties. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2017 and currently serves on the Health & Human Services, Interstate Cooperation, Information and Audits and Small Business Development committees.
Representative Viola Davis represents the citizens of District 87, which includes portions of DeKalb County. She was elected to the House of Representatives in 2018 and currently serves on the Natural Resources & Environment, Insurance, Interstate Cooperation and Science and Technology committees.
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