The Supreme Court has played a significant role in Black history in the United States. One of the most landmark cases involving civil rights was Brown v. Board of Education in 1954, where the Supreme Court ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional. This decision overturned the "separate but equal" doctrine established in Plessy v. Ferguson in 1896, marking a crucial step in the Civil Rights Movement.

Another important case was Loving v. Virginia in 1967, where the Supreme Court declared anti-miscegenation laws unconstitutional, thereby legalizing interracial marriage throughout the country. This decision was a significant victory for civil rights and marriage equality.

Additionally, the Supreme Court has ruled on numerous other cases related to voting rights, affirmative action, desegregation, and other issues affecting Black Americans. Justices such as Thurgood Marshall, the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court, and Clarence Thomas, have made significant contributions to the court's decisions on civil rights and racial equality.

Overall, the Supreme Court has been instrumental in shaping the legal landscape for Black Americans and advancing civil rights in the United States.