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“I Have a Seat at the Table Now”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Reflects On Legacy, Service And Staying Grounded At ESSENCE Fest 2025

ORLEANS PARISH, LOUISIANA, JUL 8 – Justice Jackson inspired 500,000 attendees with reflections on justice and progress during a conversation at the Global Black Economic Forum mainstage, emphasizing empowerment for Black communities.

  • Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke at the 2025 Essence Festival in New Orleans, reflecting on her journey and service on the Supreme Court.
  • In 2022, President Biden nominated her to the Supreme Court following her eight-year tenure serving as a federal trial court judge, succeeding Justice Breyer.
  • Jackson addressed challenges facing the legal system, encouraged civic engagement, and emphasized hope in young people amid current difficulties.
  • She wrote over 24 opinions in her recent term, was often in dissent, and warned that recent rulings risk unchecked executive power.
  • Jackson’s involvement underscores the critical need for justice and prosperity, emphasizing that achieving justice demands active participation, awareness, and foresight from everyone.
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Essence broke the news in on Monday, July 7, 2025.
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