Thurgood Marshall: The First Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Answer: A) Thurgood Marshall
On October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall made history as the first Black Justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. A civil rights lawyer and legal powerhouse, Marshall spent his career fighting for racial equality, setting legal precedents that still impact America today.
Champion for Justice

Before joining the Supreme Court, Marshall was the lead attorney in the landmark 1954 case Brown v. Board of Education, which struck down racial segregation in schools. As the founder of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, he argued and won 29 out of 32 cases before the Supreme Court, making him one of the most successful attorneys in history.
A Legacy That Lives On
During his 24-year tenure on the Supreme Court, Marshall fought tirelessly for civil rights, free speech, and equal protection under the law. His influence paved the way for greater justice and equality in America.
Did You Know?
Marshall’s original first name was “Thoroughgood,” but he shortened it to Thurgood in the second grade because he didn’t like spelling it!
Thurgood Marshall didn’t just serve on the Supreme Court—he shaped the future of American law and civil rights.
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