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Justice Thurgood Marshall

Justice Thurgood Marshall was a pioneering American lawyer and the first African American Supreme Court Justice, serving from 1967 to 1991. He is best known for his work fighting racial segregation and discrimination, notably winning landmark cases like Brown v. Board of Education, which declared school segregation unconstitutional. Marshall dedicated his career to ensuring equal rights under the law, advocating for justice and fairness for marginalized communities. His legacy includes advancing civil rights and expanding justice and equality within the U.S. legal system.