History

Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

Explore the life and legacy of the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice. The film follows Justice Marshall, known as “Mr. Civil Rights,” from his legal career with the NAACP to his 1967 appointment to the nation’s highest court.

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    Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

    Monday
    Jan 19

    1 Hour

    Exploring the life and legacy of lawyer and civil rights leader Thurgood Marshall, the first Black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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    Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

    Tuesday
    Jan 20

    1 Hour

    Exploring the life and legacy of lawyer and civil rights leader Thurgood Marshall, the first Black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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    Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

    Saturday
    Jan 24

    1 Hour

    Exploring the life and legacy of lawyer and civil rights leader Thurgood Marshall, the first Black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
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    Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect: TVSS: Iconic

    Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

    Saturday
    Jan 24

    1 Hour

    Exploring the life and legacy of lawyer and civil rights leader Thurgood Marshall, the first Black justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.

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