Constance Baker Motley: One Woman's Fight for Civil Rights and Equal Justice Under Law

by Gary L Ford and Gary L. Ford

Book Overview

When the name Constance Baker Motley is mentioned, more often than not, the response is "Who was she?" or "What did she do?" The answer is multifaceted, complex, and inspiring.

Constance Baker Motley was an African American woman; the daughter of immigrants from Nevis, British West Indies; a wife; and a mother who became a pioneer and trailblazer in the legal profession. She broke down barriers, overcame gender constraints, and operated...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0817319573
• ISBN13: 9780817319571
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: University Alabama Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.1"