On Thurgood Marshall’s birthday, we are celebrating the first Black Supreme Court Justice with his inspirational words.
10 Life-Changing Quotes From Thurgood Marshall was originally published on newsone.com
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On Thurgood Marshall’s birthday, we are celebrating the first Black Supreme Court Justice with his inspirational words.
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Happy Birthday Thurgood Marshall July 2, 1908 – January 24, 1993 first African-American and 96th Supreme Court justice. #quote pic.twitter.com/GBwPFJlaI3
— Geri Seiberling (@geriwithetc) July 2, 2018
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"The measure of a country's greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis."
— Rick Byun (@ByUner) July 2, 2018
~Thurgood Marshall, US Supreme Court Justice (2 Jul 1908-1993)
True for people too. #quote #compassion #nations #crisis #HappyCanadaDay2018
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Today's quote is from Thurgood Marshall pic.twitter.com/yl05wlqS5w
— Project Syndicate (@ProSyn) June 11, 2018
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In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, I want to share some of the Black men and women who blazed trails in the justice system and are personal heroes of mine. Thurgood Marshall was the first Black US Supreme Court Justice, and I read this quote when I was inaugurated. —KF pic.twitter.com/6kgRwmMoNo
— State’s Attorney Kim Foxx (@SAKimFoxx) February 1, 2018
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Thurgood Marshall #quote pic.twitter.com/nUCrcgWhXb
— Bruce Lesley (@BruceLesley) February 20, 2017
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Today, on the first day of #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate Thurgood Marshall. We picked this quote, cause honestly, it seems appropriate. pic.twitter.com/uP71mFBlyQ
— The Undefeated (@TheUndefeated) February 1, 2017
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11. And Arguably His Most Profound Words…
Quote from the great Thurgood Marshall: pic.twitter.com/vi76VIuyoz
— SKP (@shervin) November 9, 2016