JOURNAL ARTICLE

UNSUNG HEROES OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT.

  • Published In: AARP Bulletin, 2024, v. 65, n. 1. P. 24 1 of 3

  • Database: AgeLine with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Baime, A. J. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article highlights the stories of three individuals who made significant contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Willie Pearl Mackey King worked closely with Martin Luther King Jr. and played a role in the creation of the "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Charles Person was the youngest member of the original Freedom Riders and endured violence and arrests in his fight against segregation. Fred Gray, a preacher and civil rights attorney, represented Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks in their cases challenging bus segregation in Montgomery, Alabama. These unsung heroes played vital roles in the fight for equality, and their stories provide valuable insights into the movement. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:AARP Bulletin. 2024/01, Vol. 65, Issue 1, p24
  • Document Type:Interview
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1044-1123
  • Accession Number:174402103
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