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Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

Explore the life and legacy of the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice.

09/09/2025 | Expires 10/08/2025 | Rating TV-14

Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

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Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

9/9/2025 | 55m 9sVideo has Closed Captions

Explore the life and legacy of the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice.

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.

09/09/2025 | Expires 10/08/2025 | Rating TV-14

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Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect is sponsored in part by Morgan State University, Theralogix, Sage Policy Group, and Allan M and Shelley Holt (through the Hillside Foundation).

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Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect

9/9/2025 | 55m 9sVideo has Closed Captions

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.

09/09/2025 | Expires 10/08/2025 | Rating TV-14

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