Thurgood Marshall: Justice for All
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| Notes: | In 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. He had already won major civil rights cases, including Brown v. Board of Education. |
Thurgood Marshall: Justice for All
In 1967, Thurgood Marshall made history as the first Black justice on the United States Supreme Court. But long before he wore a robe, he was fighting injustice-with books, words, and the law as his tools.
He argued-and won-landmark cases like Brown v. Board of Education, which helped end segregation in public schools. He faced resistance, threats, and racism, but he never stopped believing in the power of the Constitution to protect every citizen.
He didn't just believe in justice. He built it.
Scouts are taught to be brave and trustworthy. Thurgood Marshall showed that being brave doesn't always mean charging forward-it can mean standing your ground with wisdom, truth, and patience, even when the world isn't ready to listen.