Tag Archives: Supreme Court

A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall

Posted on July 2, 2020 by savvywriter

Today we celebrate Thurgood Marshall, who was the first African-American Supreme Court Justice of the United States. A Picture Book of Thurgood Marshall tells the story of how Marshall became one of the most influential trailblazers in American history. As … Continue reading →

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The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage

Posted on June 12, 2020 by savvywriter

In 1957, the state of Virginia did not allow blacks and whites to marry. Richard and Mildred Loving got married anyway and were later arrested and thrown in jail – all because they were different races. What came after was … Continue reading →

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I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark

Posted on November 9, 2016 by savvywriter

The first Jewish U.S. female Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, grew up seeing injustice and grew up determined to fight against it. Her story is told in the children’s picture book “I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsberg Makes Her Mark.” … Continue reading →

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