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Black students walking through a crowd of white boys in Clinton, Tennessee, during a period of violence related to school integration, 4 December 1956. Photographed by Thomas J. O Halloran
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Black students walking through a crowd of white boys in Clinton, Tennessee, during a period of violence related to school integration, 4 December 1956. Photographed by Thomas J. O Halloran
SCHOOL DESEGREGATION, 1956.
Black students walking through a crowd of white boys in Clinton, Tennessee, during a period of violence related to school integration, 4 December 1956. Photographed by Thomas J. O Halloran
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Media ID 7959383
1956 Carrying Caucasian Civil Rights Clinton Integration Jim Crow Note Book Ohalloran Pants School South East Teenage Tennessee Walk Way Walking Blue Jeans Intimidation
EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful photograph captures a pivotal moment in American history - the struggle for school integration during the Civil Rights Movement. Taken by Thomas J. O Halloran on December 4,1956, in Clinton, Tennessee, it depicts a group of black students courageously walking through a crowd of white boys amidst an atmosphere of violence and intimidation. The image showcases the stark contrast between the two groups - black students dressed neatly and determinedly carrying their books, while white boys clad in blue jeans stand defiantly in their path. The tension is palpable as these brave African American teenagers navigate this walkway towards equality. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the deep-seated racial divisions that plagued our nation during this time. It symbolizes both the resistance to change and the resilience of those fighting for equal rights. In capturing this moment, O Halloran sheds light on one small town's struggle against segregation and Jim Crow laws prevalent throughout the South at that time. This image stands as a testament to how far we have come since then but also serves as a reminder that there is still work to be done in achieving true equality for all. Displayed by The Granger Collection, New York, this print offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon our shared history and continue striving towards justice and inclusivity.
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