Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality

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Book Synopsis: A TIME BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • The first major biography of one of our most influential judges—an activist lawyer who became the first Black woman appointed to the federal judiciary—that provides an eye-opening account of the twin struggles for gender equality and civil rights in the 20th Century. • “Timely and essential.”—The Washington Post“A must-read for anyone who dares to believe that equal justice under the law is possible and is in search of a model for how to make it a reality.” —Anita Hill

With the US Supreme Court confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson, “it makes sense to revisit the life and work of another Black woman who profoundly shaped the law: Constance Baker Motley” (CNN).

Born to an aspirational blue-collar family during the Great Depression, Constance Baker Motley was expected to find herself a good career as a hair dresser. Instead, she became the first black woman to argue a case in front of the Supreme Court, the first of ten she would eventually argue. The only black woman member in the legal team at the NAACP's Inc. Fund at the time, she defended Martin Luther King in Birmingham, helped to argue in Brown vs. The Board of Education, and played a critical role in vanquishing Jim Crow laws throughout the South. She was the first black woman elected to the state Senate in New York, the first woman elected Manhattan Borough President, and the first black woman appointed to the federal judiciary. Civil Rights Queen captures the story of a remarkable American life, a figure who remade law and inspired the imaginations of African Americans across the country. Burnished with an extraordinary wealth of research, award-winning, esteemed Civil Rights and legal historian and dean of the Harvard Radcliffe Institute, Tomiko Brown-Nagin brings Motley to life in these pages. Brown-Nagin compels us to ponder some of our most timeless and urgent questions--how do the historically marginalized access the corridors of power? What is the price of the ticket? How does access to power shape individuals committed to social justice? In Civil Rights Queen, she dramatically fills out the picture of some of the most profound judicial and societal change made in twentieth-century America.

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Uncover the inspiring story of Civil Rights Queen: Constance Baker Motley and the Struggle for Equality. This groundbreaking biography, hailed as a TIME BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR, delves into the life of an influential judge and activist lawyer, who shattered barriers as the first Black woman appointed to the federal judiciary. Discover the eye-opening account of Motley's relentless pursuit of gender equality and civil rights in the 20th century. Prepare to be captivated by a tale of triumph against adversity and a testament to the power of justice.

"Timely and essential." —The Washington Post
"A must-read for anyone who dares to believe that equal justice under the law is possible." —Anita Hill
Don't miss out on this remarkable biography that offers invaluable insights and serves as a model for achieving equal justice. With the recent confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the US Supreme Court, it is the perfect time to revisit the life and work of Constance Baker Motley, a trailblazing Black woman who deeply impacted the legal landscape. CNN recommends delving into the story of Motley, a true pioneer who challenged the status quo and reshaped our understanding of civil rights in America.

Experience the extraordinary journey of Constance Baker Motley, born into a blue-collar family during the Great Depression. Although expected to pursue a traditional path as a hairdresser, Motley defied expectations and became the first black woman to argue a case in front of the Supreme Court. She went on to argue a total of ten cases, leaving an indelible mark on legal history. As the sole black woman on the NAACP's Inc. Fund legal team, Motley fearlessly defended Martin Luther King in Birmingham and played a crucial role in the landmark case of Brown vs. The Board of Education. Her tireless efforts were instrumental in dismantling Jim Crow laws across the South.

Step into the shoes of a true trailblazer as you journey through Motley's groundbreaking achievements. Witness her rise to becoming the first black woman elected to the New York state Senate, the first woman elected as Manhattan Borough President, and ultimately, the first black woman appointed to the federal judiciary. Civil Rights Queen is the comprehensive account of an extraordinary American life, fusing meticulous research with the remarkable storytelling prowess of esteemed Civil Rights and legal historian, Tomiko Brown-Nagin, who serves as the dean of the Harvard Radcliffe Institute.

Prepare to be engrossed in the pages of Civil Rights Queen as Brown-Nagin immerses you in Motley's world. This powerful biography compels us to consider timeless and urgent questions: How can historically marginalized individuals access the corridors of power? What sacrifices need to be made? How does the pursuit of justice shape the lives of those committed to social change? By delving into the life and work of Constance Baker Motley, Brown-Nagin provides an invaluable exploration of some of the most profound judicial and societal transformations in 20th-century America.

Order your copy of Civil Rights Queen today and embark on an enlightening journey of courage, resilience, and the enduring fight for equal rights.
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