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Police officers arrest Medgar Evers and NaCP executive secretary Roy Wilkins, while protesting outside a Woolworths Store in Jackson, Mississippi, 1 June 1963
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Police officers arrest Medgar Evers and NaCP executive secretary Roy Wilkins, while protesting outside a Woolworths Store in Jackson, Mississippi, 1 June 1963
WOOLWORTHs PROTEST, 1963.
Police officers arrest Medgar Evers and NaCP executive secretary Roy Wilkins, while protesting outside a Woolworths Store in Jackson, Mississippi, 1 June 1963
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1963 Adversity Arrest Authority Baton Civil Rights Demonstrator Discrimination Evers Jackson Jim Crow Medgar Mississippi Naacp Outdoor Picket Picketer Police Protest Protester Punishment Wilkins Woolworth
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This powerful print captures a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, as police officers arrest two prominent figures, Medgar Evers and NAACP executive secretary Roy Wilkins. The scene unfolds outside a Woolworths Store in Jackson, Mississippi on June 1st, 1963. The image showcases the bravery and determination of these men who were protesting against racial discrimination and injustice. Standing together with other demonstrators, they faced the oppressive authority of the time head-on. In this snapshot from history, we witness the harsh reality that African Americans endured during an era marked by segregation and Jim Crow laws. The picket signs held by Evers and Wilkins symbolize their unwavering commitment to fighting for equal rights. The photograph serves as a reminder of the adversity faced by those who challenged societal norms in pursuit of justice. It also highlights the courage displayed by individuals like Evers and Wilkins who risked their freedom to bring about change. As we reflect on this image today, it stands as a testament to how far we have come in our ongoing struggle for equality while reminding us that there is still work to be done. This historic moment captured forever through photography continues to inspire future generations to stand up against injustice wherever it may exist.
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