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A Life of Impact: Larry S. Gibson's journey through law, advocacy, and history

Larry Gibson
www.law.umaryland.edu/faculty

Larry Gibson

Larry Gibson, is a law professor, lawyer, political organizer, and historian.

During this segment on Two Way Talk, Deanna delves into Gibson's impactful tenure as a law professor at the University of Maryland's Francis King Carey School of Law, his renowned legal work, and his advocacy for renaming Maryland's airport to BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Gibson, the author of 'Young Thurgood', shares anecdotes from his 1975 encounter with Thurgood Marshall and highlights his ongoing efforts in civil rights history documentation.

He also stresses the importance of voter registration and civic engagement.

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