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Thurgood Marshall Confirmed as First Black Supreme Court Justice

The lead attorney in Brown v. Board of Education was confirmed by the Senate 69-11 to serve on the Supreme Court, becoming the first Black justice in American history. He would serve until 1991.

Events

  1. August 30, 1967
    Thurgood Marshall Confirmed as First Black Supreme Court Justice

    The lead attorney in Brown v. Board of Education was confirmed by the Senate 69-11 to serve on the Supreme Court, becoming the first Black justice in American history. He would serve until 1991.

  2. August 1967
    Emlen Tunnell becomes first Black player inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

    Emlen Tunnell, a defensive back who integrated the New York Giants in 1948, became the first Black player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tunnell's induction opened the door for recognition of the many Black players who had been instrumental in building professional football.