Thurgood Marshall and Civil Rights

Ever hear of the landmark Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education? Did you know that it affects every public school in this country? Can you name the lawyer who successfully argued the case? Right - Thurgood Marshall. Want to know more about him and just how he even came to be a lawyer and the lawyer on that particular case? Then turn to FOOTSTEPS. We're just waiting to tell you about this remarkable, forthright man. What's more, you'll learn not just about the cases he won and lost but also about Marshall at home in an interview with his wife. You might even wish to become a Thurgood Marshall intern - check out the issue for details.

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