Explore the life and legacy of the nation's first African American Supreme Court justice
March 8, 2026 at 2:27 PM EDT
A look at the early life of the iconic civil rights lawyer and first Black Supreme Court justice.
7pm Sunday BECOMING THURGOOD: AMERICA’S SOCIAL ARCHITECT - Documentary
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.
Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect
Thurgood Marshall was a trailblazing lawyer and civil rights leader who broke barriers as the first Black justice in the U.S. Supreme Court. Known as America’s social Architect, Marshall reshaped democracy through law, dedicating his life to fighting segregation, strengthening voting rights, and challenging injustices, proving one person can indeed make a lasting difference.
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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.
Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect
Thurgood Marshall was a trailblazing lawyer and civil rights leader who broke barriers as the first Black justice in the U.S. Supreme Court. Known as America’s social Architect, Marshall reshaped democracy through law, dedicating his life to fighting segregation, strengthening voting rights, and challenging injustices, proving one person can indeed make a lasting difference.
Programs like this are only made possible with your support. Please consider becoming a member of WLRN-TV.As a member, you will receive WLRN Passport which allows you to binge watch all your favorite PBS programs and exclusive WLRN documentaries, whenever and wherever you want. To learn more, go to wlrn.tv