Thomas Gaither, who led ‘jail-no-bail’ civil rights activism, dies at 86
The Friendship Nine changed the civil rights movement in 1961 by choosing prison rather than paying a fine for a sit-in at a Whites-only lunch counter.
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Thomas Gaither, Who Chose Jail After Civil Rights Sit-ins, Dies at 86
In May 1961, Mr. Farmer led the first Freedom Ride, with 13 white and Black passengers, including the future congressman and civil rights figure John Lewis. In Alabama, the CORE activists were ...
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10 modern champions shape Civil Rights Movement in America
Meet the powerful voices leading Civil Rights Movement 2.0, from attorneys to community organizers, who are tackling systemic racism.