Ketanji Brown Jackson to join the long roster or notable speakers at Cleveland's 112-year-old City Club
Published: Aug. 20, 2024, 4:32 p.m.APCLEVELAND, Ohio -- The first Black woman appointed to the Supreme Court will take center stage at an upcoming City Club of Cleveland forum.
Ketanji Brown Jackson will discuss her family’s journey from segregation to her history-making appointment, among other topics, during a Sept. 16 forum, the City Club announced Tuesday. Jackson will also tackle how to advance in the legal profession, along with the struggles of juggling a demanding career in law with motherhood and marriage.
As is customary at the City Club, Jackson will answer questions from the audience following her remarks., including several U.S. presidents, W.E.B. DuBois, Rosa Parks, Clarence Darrow, Robert Kennedy and Cesar Chavez. The forum will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 16 at the Huntington Convention Center grand ballroom. To purchase tickets and receive more information about the forum, you can visit the City Club’sIf you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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