The Legacy
Thurgood Marshall, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, assisted with his robes by his wife Cecilia (Suyat) Marshall, with his family (left to right) sister-in-law Sally Aroba and sons Thurgood Jr. and John
source: Library of Congress
Essential Question:
When someone changes the world, their influence doesn’t end when their life does — it becomes their legacy. A legacy is the impact a person leaves behind, the ways they make life better, and the example that continues to guide others. Consider this important question: What is the legacy of Thurgood Marshall?
Read the interactive book and learn about the legacy of Thurgood Marshall. As you read, take notes on where you see examples of change, fairness, and equality. Think about how each person’s story connects to the legacy of Thurgood Marshall.
