Campaign To End Racial Segregation In Louisville
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N 38° 14.925 W 085° 45.482
16S E 608674 N 4234144
A sign telling about the start of non~violent demonstrations against racial segregation.
Waymark Code: WMH54E
Location: Kentucky, United States
Date Posted: 05/24/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Titansfan
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Campaign To End Racial Segregation In Louisville

The full ~ scale assault on racial segregation in Louisville began in Feb. 1961, when local high school students staged non ~ violent demonstrations. Under leadership of the NAACP & CORE, they demanded passage of laws to end public racial discrimination. Fourth St. was hub of community activity where many protests and arrests occurred.
Marker Name: Campaign To End Racial Segregation In Louisville

Marker Location: City

Type of Marker: Other

Marker Number (for official markers): 2355

Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker:
Kentucky Historical Society


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