From Miami to Harvard: The Early Life of Ketanji Brown Jackson

Katanji showed early promise as a leader, becoming class president and excelling in debate. Despite advice to aim lower, she attended Harvard, where she faced initial challenges but persevered. She engaged in activism, extracurriculars, and built a relationship with Patrick Jackson. Katanji graduated magna cum laude, having written a thesis on plea bargaining.

What role did Katanji hold in high school that showcased her leadership potential?

• Student Council Member

• Debate Team Captain

• Class President

• Class Treasurer

How did Katanji initially feel upon starting her college life at Harvard?

• Indifferent and detached

• Confident and prepared

• Excited and eager

• Homesick and out of place

What extracurricular activity did Katanji participate in at Harvard that showcased her comedic talent?

• Drama Society

• Debate Club

• Improv Comedy Group

• Music Band

Who did Katanji start dating during her sophomore year at Harvard?

• A student from her hometown

• A drama classmate

• A pre-med and math student

• A fellow debate team member

What was the focus of Katanji's senior thesis at Harvard?

• The impact of debate on communication

• The history of Harvard

• The role of women in law

• Plea bargaining and coercion