Justice Thurgood Marshall

Definition

Thurgood Marshall was an influential lawyer and civil rights advocate who became the first African American justice on the Supreme Court. He played a crucial role in advancing civil rights through his work with landmark cases such as Brown v. Board of Education.

Related terms

Civil Rights Movement: A social movement in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s that aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans.

Brown v. Board of Education: A landmark Supreme Court case in which racial segregation in public schools was declared unconstitutional, leading to the desegregation of schools across the country.

Dissenting Opinion: A written opinion by a justice who disagrees with the majority's decision in a Supreme Court case.