Capstone Project: Post 2

 1935

Dear Journal,

    Today marks the court case of my client, Donald Gaines Murray, fighting for his admittance to the University of Maryland. This day is one that I have been preparing for for two reasons in particular: one being my partial keenness to the University of Maryland, but my inability to attend because of my race. The second resides more on a larger scale: I have been developing my skills for a court case such as this. The fight for black excellence in the field of education still remains a big struggle for my community. If there is anything I can do to further assist this process, I will make sure it is done. I cannot continue to let these inferior thoughts of my race be reflected in the actions of others, particularly not in the education discipline. The intelligence of my community as a whole is not inferior of any one or any race and deserves the same amount of value and worth as the next person.

    As often as I think about my rejection to the University of Maryland, I knew one day my redemption would be brought forth. The consequence for their wrongful actions will be upheld by my lawful duties through the support and defense of Mr. Murray. I will make sure that although I could not attend, I will not let my spite sine through, but rather use that aggression to assist Mr. Murray in his success.

    My second reason stands at a much higher stance than any one of us could have imagined. The fight for racial equality is larger than no other, and I am ready to commit myself to it. I have all the necessary tools and reasonings to win this case. No step is too small and as insignificant as this one seems in comparison to the grander scheme of things, anything can help. I am excited to see what mine, and so many others' participation in this fight will do for our people, our future, our country. To mankind: may the future be brighter than the current day's sun.

Sincerely,

    Thurgood Marshall