Thurgood Marshall Legacy Site Launch

Business Wire,  July 2, 2008  

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Commemorative web site offers historical content, tributes, photos of late jurist

NEW YORK -- The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced today on the 100th birthday of Thurgood Marshall Sr., the launch of a new Web site, dedicated to the life and legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall, (www.thurgoodmarshalltribute.org/). Marshall was most notably known for his victory during the landmark Brown vs. Board of Education case as well as being the first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States.

The Thurgood Marshall Tribute site will serve as the premier location of biographical information including a life timeline, photos, videos, speeches, interviews and highlights of Justice Marshall's accomplished career. Additionally, this offering will provide a special tribute section that will include quotes from celebrities, executives, community leaders and the legal community on how his work impacted their lives.

"In the spirit of continuing Justice Marshall's legacy of providing access to education for all, we continue to champion his efforts and the creation of the Thurgood Marshall Tribute site is another vehicle for communicating this message," said Dwayne Ashley, President and CEO, Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Positioned as the premier "seek, ask and learn destination," the site will be maintained by TMCF and will target a diverse audience including a special appeal to Generations X and Millennials. It is the goal of the TMCF to increase the public awareness of the enormous impact Justice Marshall provided for people from all walks of life.

For more information on the Thurgood Marshall Tribute site, please visit: www.thurgoodmarshalltribute.org/.

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