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Ketanji Brown Jackson Wore A Symbol Of Silent Rebellion At Inauguration

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a distinctive collar adorned with cowrie shells at the inauguration, which are believed to offer protection from evil in African traditions.
The collar choice connects to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's practice of using collars to express dissenting opinions.
Historically, cowrie shells were used as currency in Africa, including during the transatlantic slave trade, raising questions about the symbolism of Jackson's necklace.

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Here's Why Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Wore Cowrie Shells to the Inauguration

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore cowrie shells to Trump's inauguration, but is there any significance to those shells beyond their aesthetics.

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Revolver

Justice Jackson wards off 'evil' at Trump's Inauguration with African 'witchcraft' necklace...

US Supreme Witchcraft Court?

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HuffPost

Ketanji Brown Jackson Wore A Symbol Of Silent Rebellion At Trump's Inauguration

The Supreme Court justice's collar exemplifies how Black women often navigate professional spaces.

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The Cut

Justice Jackson Wore a Symbol of Resistance Yesterday

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wore a symbol of resistance to Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington D.C.

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Reason

Justice Jackson Did Not Wear A Dissent Collar To The Inauguration. She Apparently Wore A Talisman To Ward Off Evil.

As I watched the Justices enter the Capitol Rotunda, I noticed that Justice Jackson was wearing a distinctive collar. I asked whether it was a dissent collar. Remember, that RBG wore her dissent collar the day after Trump's 2016 election. It may be even worse than I thought. This report in Vogue (which I cannot vouch for) explains: Over her black robes, the Justice wore a collar made of cowrie shells along with a pair of matching earrings. While…

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Above the Law

Ketanji Brown Jackson Wears Protection From Evil At Trump’s Inauguration

KBJ is saying a lot without uttering a word. The post Ketanji Brown Jackson Wears Protection From Evil At Trump’s Inauguration appeared first on Above the Law.

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