Clyde Kennard
Civil Rights Activist and Martyr
Born
1927
99 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An activist focused on civil rights, played a significant role in the campaign to integrate higher education in the United States. Enrolled as a student at Mississippi Southern College, faced violent opposition and was wrongfully convicted on charges of attempting to steal chickens. This conviction was widely regarded as a racially motivated injustice. Advocated for educational equality and was involved in various civil rights efforts during a turbulent time in American history. Died in 1963, drawing attention to the struggles for racial equality in the South.
Attempted to integrate Mississippi Southern College
Faced wrongful conviction and persecution
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