Constance Baker Motley
Equal Justice under Law: An Autobiography
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374526184
- author:
- Constance Baker Motley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 14.1 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Lawyers & Judges, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Constance Baker Motley's autobiography offers a unique perspective on the pivotal events leading up to the landmark Supreme Court decision in 1954. As a key attorney assisting Thurgood Marshall at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, she played a crucial role in arguing cases before the court. Motley's memoir provides an intimate account of her own struggles as a black woman in the male-dominated world of law, as well as her representation of James Meredith in his bid to enroll at the University of Mississippi. With great courage and responsibility, she navigated the complexities of the civil rights movement and its ongoing impact on society today. This detailed and personal account is a testament to Motley's remarkable life and career, shedding light on the often-overlooked experiences of black women in the fight for equality under the law.
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