FAQ About Thurgood Marshall
How did Thurgood Marshall's upbringing influence his career in civil rights?
Thurgood Marshall's upbringing in a segregated Baltimore deeply influenced his dedication to civil rights. Born to a family that valued education and hard work, he was instilled with a strong sense of justice and equality by his parents. The racial discrimination he faced and observed throughout his early life motivated him to pursue a career in law as a means to combat systemic racism and advocate for equal rights for African Americans.
