marshall, thurgood

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the African American civil rights attorney who became a prominent Supreme Court justice.

Biography of Thurgood Marshall, first African American Supreme Court Justice.

Presents the life and legacy of the first African American Supreme Court justice.

A biography of the first African-American Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall, detailing how events in his life contributed to his becoming a tireless defender of civil rights.

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the African American civil rights attorney who became a prominent Supreme Court Justice.

Discusses the life of the first African American to serve as a judge on the United States Supreme Court.

Tells the life story of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, describing his work to end the segregation of African-Americans.

A biography of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American to be named to the U.S. Supreme Court, discussing his childhood and family, his college years and marriage, his career as a lawyer and Civil Rights champion, his appointment to the Court, and his legacy.

Chronicles the life of twentieth-century African-American Supreme Court judge Thurgood Marshall, describing his youth in Baltimore, Maryland; his career as a lawyer, including his biggest case, "Brown v. Board of Education"; and his lifelong fight for equal rights and social justice.

Examines the life and achievements of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American to serve on the United States Supreme Court, discussing his role in the case of "Brown v. Board of Education" in 1953 which paved the way for school integration, and his advocacy for civil rights throughout his career.