Thurgood Marshall (historical figure)

Thurgood Marshall was an influential American lawyer and civil rights activist who became the first African American Supreme Court Justice in 1967. Before his appointment, he successfully argued several landmark cases, including Brown v. Board of Education, which helped end racial segregation in schools. Marshall dedicated his career to fighting for equality and justice for all, especially for marginalized communities. He served on the Supreme Court until 1991, promoting civil rights, individual liberties, and social justice through his rulings and opinions, leaving a lasting impact on American law and society.