This week's open thread has highlighted the unsung heroes of the Civil Rights Movement. These were folks you wouldn't find in your high school or college history textbook, but they are very important. "Until the killing of black men, black mothers' sons, becomes as important to the rest of the country as the killing of a white mother's son. We who believe in freedom cannot … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Friday Open Thread: Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement
Today's unsung hero is the late Clyde Kennard. Clyde Kennard (June 12, 1927 – July 4, 1963) was an American civil rights pioneer and martyr from Mississippi. In the 1950s, he attempted several times to enroll at Mississippi Southern College (now known as University of Southern Mississippi) to complete his undergraduate degree started at University of Chicago. USM was still … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Unsung Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement