Margaret Vernell James Strickland Collins
Margaret Vernell James Strickland Collins was a leading scientist on termite diversity and a Civil Rights activist. She was the first professionally trained Black woman...
Category : Civil Rights
S. E. Allwright
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S. E. Allwright, an election judge in Harris County, Texas, played a pivotal role in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case Smith v. Allwright. As...
Lonnie E. Smith
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Lonnie E. Smith, a distinguished dentist and civil rights activist, played a pivotal role in dismantling racial barriers to voting in the United States. Born...
Smith v. Allwright
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The landmark case Smith v. Allwright represents a pivotal moment in the history of voting rights in the United States. Decided by the U.S. Supreme...
James Eastland
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The Legacy of Racial Terror and the Fight Against Lynching in America On January 21, 1948, Senator James Eastland of Mississippi spearheaded a campaign to...
Lieutenant D.H. Lackey
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Lieutenant D.H. Lackey was a law enforcement officer who played a notable role in the civil rights movement, particularly during the Montgomery bus boycott. On...
Leroy Pierce
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Leroy Pierce, a 28-year-old patrol officer with the Montgomery Police Department, played a significant role in the arrest of Rosa Parks on December 1, 1955....
Eddie Holloway
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Eddie Holloway and His Role in the Civil Rights Movement in Hattiesburg, Mississippi Eddie Holloway played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement, particularly...
Clarence Magee
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A Dedicated Worker in the Civil Rights Movement in Mississippi Clarence Magee stands as a symbol of perseverance and dedication in the fight for civil...
Ellie Dahmer
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A Life of Strength and Resilience Ellie Dahmer, the widow of the late Vernon Dahmer, stands as a symbol of resilience and quiet strength in...