Thurgood Marshall documentary gives NSU students legal perspective on civil rights
Guests who served on a panel to discuss the legacy of the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall were, from left, Judge David Williams, Dr. Rebecca Riall, Judge Monique Rauls, Dr. Carmella Parker and Dr. Michael McClanahan.
A documentary screening of the life of Thurgood Marshall led to discussion about how the U.S Constitution is interpreted, impactful statutes that the public should be aware of and the role that courage plays in practicing law.
Northwestern State University’s Gail Metoyer Jones Center, NSU’s NAACP Chapter and Black Studies, Pre-Law & Paralegal Studies programs hosted a screening of “Becoming Thu…