In this episode of 50x50: Whatever Happened to the Harvard Class of 1976?, Michael Conniff speaks with classmate Rod Clark—retired law professor, author, and respected scholar of Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Rod shares his extraordinary journey from serving as a teenage page at the U.S. Supreme Court to building a distinguished career in law and academia. Their conversation explores the legacy of Thurgood Marshall, the state of civil rights and voting rights in America, political gerrymandering, and the continuing importance of liberal arts education.
They also reflect on the Harvard 50th reunion, friendship, ambition, and the unexpected paths that shape a meaningful life.
A thoughtful and timely conversation on justice, history, and legacy.
