Thurgood Marshall became the first Black person confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice on this day in 1967 where he served for 24 years. Thurgood Marshall was the leading architect of the strategy that ended state-sponsored segregation. Thurgood Marshall’s visionary legal work at the Legal Defense Fund was an unrivaled contribution to the Civil Rights Movement and helped change the arc of American history forever. His tremendous legacy lives on in the pursuit of racial justice. | The Legal Defense

33K views · 422 reactions | In 1967, Thurgood Marshall became the first African American to be sworn in as a Supreme Court justice. #todayinhistory He would later return to his alma mater Howard University to remind students that the struggle for equality was not over. | NPR | Facebook

Thurgood Marshall may have been the first African American Supreme Court justice, but his legacy stretches far beyond the bench. Learn more about his story in Becoming Thurgood Marshall on September 9 at 9 p.m. | Iowa PBS

On October 2, 1967, LDF founder Thurgood Marshall made history as the first Black Supreme Court Justice. His appointment marked a turning point in the pursuit of racial justice and equality in the U.S. legal system. Today, LDF honors his legacy in our active pursuit of justice. | The Legal Defense Fund