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By Naomi Richard vs. Board of Education case, ‘I, Thurgood Chadwick which desegregated public Actor Chadwick schools. Marshall, Do Boseman Boseman plays the Honor- Boseman is an estab- Swear… To Do able Thurgood Marshall, lished and accomplished Stars as the first African-American actor, slated as the upcom- Equal Right’ Thurgood Supreme Court Justice, as ing Black Panther (2018) AFRO Archived he battles through one of and he played baseball History his career-defining cases great Jackie Robinson in Marshall in in the upcoming biopic the biopic 42. In a recent by: Ruth Jenkins Marshall, set to hit theaters press interview, Boseman Originally Published Upcoming nationwide October 13. explained the journey to Oct. 14, 1967 Marshall, appointed to the landing the roll as Fifty years ago Film Supreme Court in 1967, is Marshall. “Every biopic Chadwick Boseman in MARSHALL Photo credit: Barry Wetcher / Distributor: Open Road Films Thurgood Marshall was “Marshall” most famous for his victory that comes through my sworn as a Supreme Court in the landmark 1954 Brown attorneys and agents are like, ‘we will read it first be- those who deem Spell to justice, making him the first fore it gets to you.’ Second be guilty. African American to hold Judge worked from no-name prospect of all I’ll be like, ‘no, no, no.’ The screenplay, co- such a distinction. The So it took me knowing written by Michael and AFRO was in the room as to MLB All-Star, young Black players Reggie [Reginald Hudlin] Jacob Koskoff was sold to he took the oath of office, and wanting to work with producer Paula Wagner, as the below story details. with athletic ability could do the same Reggie and Paula Wagner, who is the powerhouse 96th justice takes a long time successful pro- behind the Mission Im- seat on high court ducer. She was friends with possible franchise, Jack Oct. 14, 1967 my agent…Then John Reacher, The Last Samu- WASHINGTON—Mrs. Marshall [Thurgood rai, The Eye and Vanilla Cyrus W. Marshall Sr. got a Marshall’s son] wrote a let- Sky, to name a few. double thrill, Monday. ter saying he wanted me to Wagner also sits on the Her nephew, play the role. Then it was a National Board of Direc- Thurgood Marshall, 59, set yes!” tors for the Producers another in a series of ra- The biopic Marshall Guild of America. cial precedents by taking a depicts a young Thurgood As mentioned, the seat on the U.S. Supreme Marshall facing one of his film is directed by Court. And shortly before greatest challenges while Reginald Hudlin, movie the oath was administered working as a lawyer for producer of the box office to him President Johnson the NAACP. Marshall trav- sensation Django Un- made a surprise entrance els to conservative Con- chained, which grossed and quietly sat down imme- necticut when wealthy so- over $400 million dollars diately in front of Mrs. cialite Eleanor Strubing worldwide. Other cast Marshall. (played by Kate Hudson) members include Josh Mr. Justice Marshall is accuses black chauffeur Gad — a multi-talented the 96th justice and the Joseph Spell of sexual as- comedian, dancer and first colored justice to serve sault and attempted mur- dramatic actor with a re- on the nine man Supreme New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge waits to bat before Game 1 of baseball’s der. He soon teams up cent Beauty and the Beast Court since its beginning in American League Division Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, with Sam Friedman, a lo- credit — Sterling K. Feb. 1790. Oct. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long) cal Jewish lawyer who’s Brown, Dan Stevens, He was nominated to never handled a criminal James Cromwell, Keesha Continued from page 1 the court by President case. Together, the two Sharp, Jussie Smollett and Johnson last June 13, and There hasn’t been a season was considered shelf life for players is men build a defense while more. It Is rated PG-13 and confirmed by the U.S. Sen- bigger star in baseball Judge’s rookie year as a extremely short; you ei- contending with racist and distributed by Open Road ate on Aug. 30. anti-Semitic views from Films. this year than Judge, starter, not as a pro ther make a 53-man ros- See OATH, page 7 who broke Mark player. ter or you’re home McGwire’s 30-year That makes me watching from the couch record for home runs hit think if Judge can take a with the fans. The NBA SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS by a rookie in a single few years to mold him- has a growth/develop- season with 52 self from a no-name ment league but it Meet Attorney Pamela Foster Davis, (McGwire had recorded prospect to an All-Star doesn’t come close to 49 homers back in 1987). player, so many more mirroring the farming PDF Law Firm Judge also broke Babe Black players with his system of pro baseball. Ruth’s single season athletic ability could be Most basketball players record (32) of home runs doing the same. who miss the cut on hit in Yankees Stadium Judge is a huge hu- making an NBA team with 33. man being. At 6-foot-7- end up playing ball That’s two huge inches tall, 282-pounds overseas and out of records, held by two of heavy, he’s obviously sight. the biggest legends in larger than the average And then there’s baseball history, de- pro baseball player. But still the clear financial stroyed within one sea- those same measure- advantages of choosing son by a Black man. A ments are very typical of to play pro baseball Black man that — out- Black athletes we see over basketball or foot- side of hardcore base- dominating the NFL and ball. Unlike in the NFL, ball aficionados — no NBA. If Judge lost 20 the contracts are guaran- one even knew existed pounds, he would be the teed in MLB. If you sign just a year ago. average size of a small/ a $70 million deal, But that’s what power forward in the you’re getting paid $70 makes Judge so special NBA or a tight end in the million. You don’t have Shortly after I graduated from high school, one of my friends was arrested to me. That’s what NFL. If he gained 10-15 to worry about any of and charged with Attempted Capital Murder of a police officer and sentenced makes me believe there pounds, he could play that “only 25 of the 70 is to life in prison. I couldn’t understand how he was sentenced to life in prison could be so many more defensive end or even guaranteed” crap the when he didn’t kill anyone. The injustice of his punishment stayed with me for “Aaron Judges” playing offensive tackle. NFL pulls on its play- years to come. That was one of the pivotal moments that made me want to go to pro baseball right now, Judge actually ers. And there’s no sal- law school. completely flooding the played football and bas- ary cap in baseball, al- Since graduating from the University of Texas at Austin and Thurgood Major Leagues with ketball in high school lowing superstar play- Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University, I have been blessed to Black talent. and was a star at both. ers to demand deals help many people. Whether externing with the Harris County District Attorney’s Unlike other young He even received schol- worth several hundreds Office, starting a legal clinic with S.H.A.P.E Community Center in Houston, superstars in the big arship offers to play of millions. Texas, opening a law firm in Houston, working as an Assistant Attorney Gen- leagues, such as Wash- tight end for several Even minor league eral in Houston, managing the State/Federal Relations for the Office of the ington Nationals’ 24- major football pro- prospects get paid bet- Attorney General in Austin, and now opening the PDF LAW FIRM here in year-old MVP Bryce grams, including Notre ter in baseball. Judge Austin, each experience has prepared me to exude professionalism and confi- Harper or Chicago Dame and Stanford. But signed a deal worth dence in all that I do. Cubs’ MVP Kris Bryant, he wanted to play pro nearly $2 million in I work with every day people to help them reduce the stress of dealing 25, Judge, wasn’t a No. baseball, and I don’t 2013 to go play Class A with personal injuries, family matters, and wills/probate issues. As a result, each 1 or No. 2 overall draft blame him. level in the minors. Af- of my clients are treated with respect as we work toward obtaining a fair settle- pick who saw immedi- Outside of the ob- ter the season he just ment. I recently helped a client settle her personal injury claim for policy limits ate success. The 25-year- vious financial advan- had in the majors, he’ll and to also recover money under her Under Insured Motorist (UIM) coverage. old slugger was taken at tages of pro baseball, break the bank on his I have also recently helped a client resolve a difficult custody matter and after the end of the first Judge wouldn’t have next deal. trial, the client walked away with more than the ex-spouse offered before court. round in the 2013 draft had four years to polish What more motiva- Finally, I constantly help clients when they lose a loved one to navigate the and honed his skills his craft in the minor tion do you need? It’s often-confusing probate process. over four years in the league had he chose to time to get this real If you or a family member are undergoing a frustrating legal situation, I’d Minor Leagues before pursue a career in foot- “chicken,” fellas. It’s enjoy helping you to evaluate your situation and giving you pointers on how to earning a starting spot ball or basketball. There right there waiting for gain leverage on your case. Call the PDF LAW FIRM at 512-681-4485, lo- on the Yankees’ Major is no minor league sys- us on the baseball dia- cated at 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 400, Austin, Texas, 78701. League roster. This past tem in the NFL and the mond.