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Josephine Goman is a Detroit civil rights activist who attends the Sweet trials and becomes a member of Clarence Darrow’s inner circle during his time in the city. A married mother of five, she nevertheless attracts Darrow’s attention and engages in a direct flirtation with him. Following the Sweet trials, Goman continues her advocacy, taking over and improving the city’s welfare system.
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Josephine Goman Character Timeline in Arc of Justice
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Chapter 9: Prejudice
...Darrow behaves in off-putting ways, such as his obvious flirtation with a married political activist, Josephine Gomon , who joins his Motor City entourage. And, in a presentation at the Black Bottom...
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Chapter 10: Judgement Day
...first jury’s deliberations, no one expects a swift verdict; Darrow and his wife, Thomas Chawke, Josephine Gomon , and their entourage leaves the courthouse for a long, alcohol-fueled afternoon at a local...
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Epilogue: Requiescam
...“politically involved” theology that inspires a generation of clergy, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Josephine Gomon transforms Detroit’s struggling welfare system into a “model of well-managed generosity,” and Robert Toms’ career...
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