One notable U.S. judge in Black history is Thurgood Marshall. Marshall was the first African American appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States, serving from 1967 to 1991. Before his appointment to the Supreme Court, Marshall was a prominent civil rights lawyer who successfully argued several landmark cases before the court, including Brown v. Board of Education, which led to the desegregation of public schools in the United States. Marshall was a tireless advocate for equality and justice, and his legacy continues to inspire generations of lawyers and activists.