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Linda Brown vs. Board of Education - 1954
"1954 Linda Brown, was a little girl who became a
hero for the integration of segregated schools for Black Americans
and other minorities - she didn't want to walk so far to school each
day. It was about two miles down a dark railroad track.
Her father was concerned and asked for permission for her to attend
the white school near their home and was refused by the Topeka
School Board in Kansas. Later, the NAACP law team looked at
the case and a lawyer by the name of Thurgood Marshall brought this
case before the Supreme Court. Linda's father only wanted his
daughter to attend the school that was closer to their home.
The NAACP finally won her case, which allow school integration by
blacks and minorities throughout the country. Mr. Marshall
became the first Black Justice to the Supreme Court."
- Raymond Wells
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I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
"She sings with the voice of women of all ages
singing for freedom, peace, justice, and love. Black women
continue to cry out for freedom, equality, and respect. The
voice of Sojourner Truth, can still be heard 'Ain't I, A Woman
Too?', as she so profoundly sought the soul of a nation for freedom
and peace."
- Raymond Wells
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The Delmar Apt.
"This painting represents many communities.
Today there are still neighborhoods where social freedom and peace
can be found. The concept of the village where people came
together; children played, and elders maintained the family spirit.
Many of us will have to turn back the time in our minds."
- Raymond Wells
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