Civil Rights Queen
Book • 2022
Civil Rights Queen by Tomiko Brown-Nagin is a meticulously researched biography that highlights the life and achievements of Constance Baker Motley, a trailblazing figure in the civil rights and women's rights movements.
Motley was the first Black woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court, defend Martin Luther King Jr., and play a crucial role in landmark cases like Brown vs.
The Board of Education.
The book explores her journey from her early life to her appointment as a federal judge, shedding light on her contributions to social justice and her enduring legacy.
Motley was the first Black woman to argue a case before the Supreme Court, defend Martin Luther King Jr., and play a crucial role in landmark cases like Brown vs.
The Board of Education.
The book explores her journey from her early life to her appointment as a federal judge, shedding light on her contributions to social justice and her enduring legacy.
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