President Joe Biden will mark Black History Month with an event at the White House on Monday, just on the heels of announcing he plans to nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson, a Black woman, to the US Supreme Court.

The Black History Month celebration is expected to be the only public event the President attends on Monday amid the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Aside from the event, Biden’s public schedule for Monday included a secure call with American allies to discuss the latest developments in the conflict.

First lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Housing and