One prominent U.S. judge in Black history is Thurgood Marshall. Marshall was the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States, appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1967. Prior to his appointment to the Supreme Court, Marshall was a leading lawyer in the civil rights movement and successfully argued several landmark cases before the Supreme Court, including Brown v. Board of Education, which led to the desegregation of public schools in the United States. Marshall's legal career was dedicated to fighting for racial equality and justice, and his legacy continues to inspire future generations of lawyers and activists.