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Today in Black History:
On June 11, 1963, the fight for civil rights reached a turning point. That morning, Governor George Wallace physically blocked the doors of the University of Alabama, trying to stop two Black students, Vivian Malone and James Hood, from enrolling.
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But the tide couldn’t be turned. Federal marshals intervened, and President John F. Kennedy addressed the nation that evening, calling for an end to racial discrimination. His civil rights speech laid the groundwork for what would become the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
As we look back at this day, let’s remember the courage of students like Malone and Hood and the importance of standing up for justice – even when it means confronting the powers that be.
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-Gio
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