Robert Morris Sr.: First Black Lawyer in the U.S. to Win a Lawsuit

The video discusses Robert Morris, the first black lawyer in the U.S. to win a lawsuit. Educated at Master Dodges School and mentored by Ellis Grey Loring, Morris was admitted to the bar in 1847. He became the first black lawyer to file and win a lawsuit, argue before an appellate court, and hold a judicial office. Morris played a pivotal role in civil rights, notably in the 1848 Roberts v. Boston case, challenging school segregation. In the 1850s, he became a justice of the peace and practiced in U.S. District courts. Morris passed away in 1882, leaving a significant legacy in American legal history.

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