Thurgood Marshall was a lawyer, judge, and civil rights leader. While working with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from the 1930s until the early 1960s, Marshall helped move a reluctant, segregationist nation toward racial justice by battling in court for black rights in schools, voting booths, criminal courts, public facilities, and housing. In 1967 Marshall became the first African American appointed to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.

Equal justice under law -- "A pretty tough guy" -- Law school arguments -- Fighting the odds -- Mr. Civil Rights -- Becoming a federal judge -- Solicitor General -- Supreme Court Justice.