A Proud History Of Civil Disobedience

An anniversary for an important civil rights leader.

Raised fistCalled “one of the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced,” 55 years ago today, who was released from Parchman Penitentiary? He was arrested in Jackson, Mississippi, for using a “white” restroom.

Hint: This person went on to live a life dedicated to public service, and recently made headlines for organizing a sit-in.

See the answer on the next page.

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