In its 232-year history, America’s highest court has seen only five female judges – none of them has been a woman of color
Only five women have sat on the US supreme court in its 232 years. Not one has been a Black woman – but that is now set to change.
The retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer has given Joe Biden a unique opportunity and if, as pledged, he chooses a Black woman to replace the 83-year-old, the US president will not only be making history, but recognizing the power of a core constituency.