There were so many relatable and inspiring parts of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing. Community Change Action Fellow Ayanna Albertson talks about the human being behind the judge. Recognizing the familiar feeling of juggling a career and motherhood while acknowledging the missteps that happened along the way.

This is a very important part of transparency and vulnerability. Representation is vitally important, especially when navigating spaces where people scrutinize and minimize your successes — even when you’re more than qualified and capable of prospering.