The pioneering civil-rights attorney and Supreme Court justice is the subject of a documentary that highlights how his work helped changed the nation.

An intimate look at the life and legacy of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. The documentary “Becoming Thurgood” premieres this week on PBS. Then, the legacy of “Mr. Civil Rights” lives on in attorneys like Ted Shaw,

The film draws on archival recordings, personal photographs, and exclusive interviews to offer a portrait of a man who helped reshape our nation’s democracy — even before he became the first Black justice on the Supreme Court. On Cincinnati Edition, we discuss the life and legacy of Thurgood Marshall.

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream with KPBS+. Explore the life and legacy of the nation’s first African American Supreme Court justice. The film follows Justice Marshall, known as “Mr.

Nonetheless, the Trump administration has appealed, and as is its wont, sought emergency relief from the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts faithfully obliged—temporarily blocking Slaughter’s reinstatement as her case progresses. President Donald Trump’s Truth Social posts are like a box of chocolates: You never know what you’re gonna get.

Discover the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall and the significance of HBCUs in the new documentary 'Becoming Thurgood: America's Social Architect' on MPT's HBCU Week.

Trump's power to issue tariffs, ramp up deportations, and send military into U.S. cities are at stake in Supreme Court cases. Here's what to know.

A federal appeals court has upheld a civil jury's decision requiring President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to columnist E. Jean Carroll.