The Quiet Legacy of Johnny Brown | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

Johnny Brown, the quiet, principled father of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, passed away at 80 from natural causes, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to education, family, and justice. A trailblazer in his family, he became Miami-Dade County’s top school attorney after earning his degree from North Carolina Central University — the first in his family to attend college. Alongside his wife, Ellery, a longtime arts educator, he raised two accomplished children, including Justice Jackson, who credits him with instilling values of hard work and Black pride. Known for his calm…