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COMMENTARY: Finally! Another First with the Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

NNPA NEWSWIRE — While many social media posters questioned the messages that our children would glean from “the slap heard around the world” at the 2022 Academy Awards, I wondered what take-aways our children would glean from the awful “verbal slaps” of disrespect and mid-sentence cutoffs lodged against the brilliant jurist, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.
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My Truth

By Cheryl Smith, Publisher, Texas Metro News and iMessenger Media

Sorry, “Ms. Jackson.” Those words ring in my ears to the tune of the same song by hip-hop’s legendary OutKast.

Yes, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is owed an apology for the treatment she received during her recent Senate confirmation hearings.

I won’t hold my breath, though.

While many social media posters questioned the messages that our children would glean from “the slap heard around the world” at the 2022 Academy Awards, I wondered what take-aways our children would glean from the awful “verbal slaps” of disrespect and mid-sentence cutoffs lodged against the brilliant jurist, Ms. Jackson.

These jabs appeared OK to many.

However, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), former mayor of Newark, my birth city, didn’t have time for foolishness.

He eloquently – and respectfully addressed Judge Jackson, affirming her skills and abilities and, by extension, those of so many other accomplished women.

I call it his finest moment. I wonder what future generations will say when they look back at these “slaps?”

Decades from now, my descendants will read my thoughts and feelings during the historic vote to confirm Judge Jackson to the Supreme Court.

My heart raced at a faster pace than usual.

Which brings me to my truth.

Part of me wants to go into a secluded, dark room — away from everyone — where I can release every emotion imaginable.

Poet extraordinaire Nikki Giovanni encourages this practice. I find it helpful for my balancing act and emotional stability.

Tears, laughter, silence, screams, prayers! I would let it all out!

At some point, I would probably dance.

I would be cheering for Judge Jackson, this country’s first Black woman to serve as a United States Supreme Court judge.

I would reserve some moments of elation for pioneering activist Constance Baker Motley; economist and attorney Sadie T.M. Alexander; trailblazing attorney Charlotte E. Ray; Judge Jane Bolin, the first Black woman to graduate from Yale Law School and the first to become a judge in the United States, and too many others to mention in this space.

The Constitution does not require Supreme Court Justices to be lawyers or have attended law school. So, I can’t help but question whether some Black women, including U.S. Rep. Barbara Jordan of Texas; journalist Ida B. Wells Barnett; educator, activist and philanthropist Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune; and civil rights activist Dr. Dorothy Irene Height all might have received the nod. That is had it not been for the racial norms of their day.

There are many others who have come before us who were eminently qualified but denied opportunity.

It’s important to pay homage to Black women who were refused the privilege of serving at higher capacities, including legal scholar Lani Guinier and professor and attorney Cheryl Wattley.

I applaud efforts like “Because of Them We Can,” a digital space which Eunice Jones Gibson devotes to teaching and refreshing “Black history while connecting the dots between the past, present and future.”

Because of Them We Can features “sheroes” like Judge Jackson. It serves as a reminder that we have so much to be proud of.

I absolutely love that Judge Jackson publicly acknowledges the giants on whose shoulders she stands.

Future generations, I believe, will view her with pride: She will serve as a role model to many.

I know the work is not over. We must continue urging people to VOTE.

On April 7, 2022, I needed a little time for “me.” I needed to absorb the moment.

I am, like philosopher, scholar and humanitarian Pastor Frederick D. Haynes III says, “feeling peacock proud and hyena happy!”

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NFL: Week Two Recap | Jalen Hurts did not fold; Caleb Williams exits game with injury

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts found Darius Cooper with nine seconds left for the game winning touchdown as his team beat the Tennessee Titans 24-20 in Nashville. Hurts finished the day 26/37 for 264 yards. He threw for two touchdowns and two interceptions. Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 […]
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Prior to the final drive, the Eagles ran 25 plays for 45 yards. During the final drive Hurts went 6-8 with 61 passing yards and the touchdown. Titans defensive tackle — and team captain — Jeffery Simmons said this week that the way to defend Jalen Hurts is to make him “play quarterback.”

Hurts said to Simmons after today’s game: “You started that sh**. I had to finish it.”

Running back Saquon Barkley suffered a stinger in the first half but he ultimately finished the game. He had four carries and nine yards and one catch for eleven yards. He will get an MRI for his injury, but admitted to Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network he was fine.

Caleb Williams leaves game against Vikings with apparent lower-body injury

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was helped off the field with a right leg injury with 7:42 remaining in the fourth quarter. Williams was down, writhing in pain after scrambling to his left. After departing the injury tent, Williams raised his right fist, acknowledging the crowd while expressing his frustration. Testing will commence on Monday to find out more details about his injury.

“We’ll know tomorrow,” Johnson admitted regarding Williams’ injury. “He’s in good spirits. He’s a team player.”

Williams finished the day with 138 passing yards and one interception.

“I’m actually happy it’s nothing with the knee — that was my first inclination,” Johnson said. “But, a hamstring could be pretty damaging as well. So, we’ll see. We’ll see how bad it is tomorrow and we’ll go from there.”

Bryce Young once again dominated the Falcons

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is 5-1 against the Atlanta Falcons and is undefeated at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Today, Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns as he led the Panthers to a 34-3 dismembering of the Atlanta Falcons. Georgia Tech alumnus Darren Waller caught two touchdowns and linebacker Devin Lloyd returned one of his two interceptions for a touchdown.

Cooper Rush started his second straight game for the Falcons and it did not go well. The partisan crowd voiced their displeasure after Rush completed 10/17 passes for 86 yards and two interceptions. Jack Strand entered the game for Rush prompting cheers from the Falcons fans. The rookie threw a pick-six on his first career pass attempt. Strand was the first QB to accomplish that feat since Sam Darnold in 2018 and is the first Falcons player to do that since Brett Favre in 1991. Strand finished the day with 59 passing yards and 16 rushing yards.

According to reports, quarterback Michael Penix, Jr. is expected to make his season debut this Thursday at the Green Bay Packers. His return should help the Falcons. They are the first team since the 2008 Rams to not run any plays in the red zone after the first two games to open a season.

The bright spots for the Falcons today were the Spelman College Jaguarettes performing with the Falcons cheerleaders and Florida A&M’s marching band, The Marching 100, also performed during halftime!

Jayden Daniels gets carted off after apparent arm injury

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels appeared to injure his left elbow on the final play of the first half in his game against the Dallas Cowboys. During the play, Daniels got stepped on, braced himself for the fall, and his elbow bent the wrong way. Daniels draped a towel over his head as he exited the field on the cart.

He was later ruled out.

Daniels suffered a dislocated elbow to the same arm during week nine of last season against the Washington Commanders, which led to him being shut down for the remainder of the season.

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The Complete Negotiation Framework — Every Stage, Every Tactic, Every Win

Master the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework with Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt. Learn every stage, tactic, and win!
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Negotiation framework stages, tactics, and winning strategies from AutoNetwork

Roosevelt Gist and Roosevelt deliver the complete vehicle-purchase negotiation framework in Episode 8 of The Color of Our Money Is Green. This episode covers the three foundations of every effective negotiation, the full seven-stage negotiation sequence with exact language for every stage, and five of the most common dealership tactics with the specific response each one requires.
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Experience ultimate comfort in the CX-90. Nappa leather, heated/ventilated seats, 8-way power adjustments, and memory settings for both front passengers. The heated steering wheel with memory tilt/telescope adds premium convenience.

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