Civil Rights Movement in Shreveport
Reverend Harry Blake, who was a field secretary in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and two other activists spoke about the civ… read more
Reverend Harry Blake, who was a field secretary in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and two other activists spoke about the civil rights movement in Shreveport. Douglas Brinkley then talked about the role of the musician Leadbelly in the civil rights movement. close
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- Harry Blake Minister
- Herman Farr Activist
- Alphonse Jackson Activist
- Mamie Lou Wallace Activist
- T.J. Wheeler Musician
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