Robert L. Carter
Born on March 11, 1917, in Careyville, Florida, Robert L. Carter moved north to Newark, New Jersey, as an infant, with his mother. Carter’s childhood...
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Mildred Bond Roxborough
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NAACP executive Mildred Bond Roxborough was born on June 30, 1926, in Brownsville, Tennessee, one of three daughters of college sweethearts Ollie and Mattye Tollette...
Mal Whitfield
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Mal Whitfield was an American athlete who made a significant impact in the world of track and field. Born on October 11, 1924, in Bay...
William J. Simmons
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Once described as “Dixieland apartheid’s number-one organization man,” William James Simmons was best known for his leadership as an administrator in the influential Citizens’ Council,...
White Citizens’ Councils South Carolina Segregationists Rally
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The Rise of White Citizens’ Councils and the Fight to Preserve Segregation in South Carolina On January 26, 1956, a significant gathering of segregationists convened...
White Citizens’ Councils (WCC)
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In response to the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision ending school segregation, white segregationists throughout the South created the White Citizens’ Councils (WCC)....
Edward Chow
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Edward grew up in Greenville, Mississippi, during the 1930s. Born to a Black mother and Chinese father, Edward and his siblings were no strangers to...
The McDonogh 3
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At just six years old, four girls underwent psychological and academic evaluation in order to enroll in school. They were part of a pool of...
LOUIS E. MARTIN
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Louis E. Martin, newspaper editor, and political activist served as an advisor to three American presidents and influenced the placement of African Americans into high...