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September 14, 1921

Constance Baker Motley Born

Born September 14, 1921, Constance Baker Motley was the first African American woman to argue before the U.S. Supreme Court. She argued 10 major civil rights cases, winning nine. She represented James Meredith in his fight to attend Ole Miss.

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People: Constance Baker Motley
Sources
1. Constance Baker Motley - National Women's Hall of Fame2. Constance Baker Motley - Biography - PBS3. Constance Baker Motley - Library of Congress

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