Daisy Bates
Civil Rights Activist and Journalist
Born
November 11th, 1914
110 years ago
Died
1999
26 years ago — 85 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Involved in the civil rights movement during the 1950s and 1960s. Advocated for the integration of schools in Little Rock, Arkansas. Served as a key figure in the Little Rock Nine crisis, providing support and resources for the nine Black students who were the first to integrate Central High School. Later published writings and conducted interviews highlighting the struggles of African Americans.
Supported the Little Rock Nine during school integration
Authored 'The Long Shadow of Little Rock'
Served as president of the Arkansas chapter of the NAACP
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