“A great day for America, a proud moment in our history”: Stars, Congress members honor Ketanji Brown Jackson

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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson made history on Thursday, after she was confirmed as the first Black female Supreme Court Justice. Applause and cheers broke out in the White House when Kamala Harris, the first Black and South Asian woman vice president, announced the voting results, while virtual applause and congratulations circulated the internet in honor of the history-making news. Here’s a glimpse at some of the congratulatory messages on Twitter: 

Michelle Obama: “I was so moved to see Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed this afternoon. Like so many of you, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride — a sense