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In this compelling biography, award-winning author Wil Haygood chronicles the life and career of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American Supreme Court justice who dismantled the separate-but-equal doctrine and championed civil rights. Through the lens of his contentious Senate confirmation hearing, the book explores Marshall's transformative impact on American law and society, highlighting key figures and events from the civil rights movement. Haygood's narrative showcases Marshall’s fight for justice amid significant political challenges and the enduring significance of his legacy on the nation's racial landscape.