Minnijean Brown-Trickey
Civil Rights activist and Little Rock Nine member
Born
September 11th, 1941
83 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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An activist focused on civil rights and education. Participated in the integration of Little Rock Central High School as part of the Little Rock Nine in 1957, facing significant opposition and hostility. Her experiences drew national attention to the struggle for desegregation in schools. After the high school integration, moved to Canada and continued advocacy for civil rights, working on issues related to education and social justice during her lifetime.
Member of the Little Rock Nine
Received the National Civil Rights Museum's Freedom Award
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