Thurgood Marshall – First Black Supreme Court Justice
Portrayed by: Larenz Jordan (Project Success, Mr. Juneteenth 2025)
Larenz Jordan, Mr. Juneteenth 2025 for Utah, brings youthful gravitas to the role of Thurgood Marshall, the civil rights lawyer who broke barriers as the first Black U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Larenz is an emerging voice for justice in Utah’s Black community, known for his poise, eloquence, and leadership through Project Success.
Through Marshall’s life, Larenz explores the role of education, resilience, and law in reshaping a nation. His performance represents the bridge between the legacy of civil rights giants and the voices of youth today—rising leaders who, like Marshall, demand equity and envision change.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Supreme Court Justice
Portrayed by: Steffani Raff (Utah Storytelling Guild)
Steffani Raff brings layered insight and vibrant storytelling to her portrayal of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Known for her sharp legal mind and unwavering advocacy for gender equality, RBG made history not only on the bench but also in the cultural imagination.
Steffani, whose background spans decades of storytelling, education, and authorship (The Ravenous Gown, Storytelling World Award winner), captures Ginsburg’s grace and grit with emotional honesty and quiet strength. Steffani’s style, marked by humor, heart, and wisdom, makes her portrayal deeply resonant—especially when paired with Larenz Jordan’s Thurgood Marshall, connecting two judicial giants and their overlapping legacies of justice.