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January 8, 1960
Arizona Tribune
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
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In Richmond, Va., 1,500 African Americans led by Rev. Martin Luther King marched to the state capitol, demanding repeal of segregation laws and reopening of Prince Edward County's schools after a prayer pilgrimage.
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School Marchers
Richmond, Va.—Some 1,500 Negroes marched on the state capitol yesterday and approved a resolution asking the general assembly to repeal the state's freedom-of-choice school legislation and the state pupil placement act.
The Negroes, led by the Rev. Martin Luther King, also asked the legislature to give Gov. J. Lindsay Almond Jr. emergency authority to reopen Prince Edward County's public schools.
The 17-block march followed a two-hour 'pilgrimage of prayer' attended by some 2,500 Negroes and a scattering of whites.
Richmond, Va.—Some 1,500 Negroes marched on the state capitol yesterday and approved a resolution asking the general assembly to repeal the state's freedom-of-choice school legislation and the state pupil placement act.
The Negroes, led by the Rev. Martin Luther King, also asked the legislature to give Gov. J. Lindsay Almond Jr. emergency authority to reopen Prince Edward County's public schools.
The 17-block march followed a two-hour 'pilgrimage of prayer' attended by some 2,500 Negroes and a scattering of whites.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Civil Rights March
School Desegregation
Richmond March
Prince Edward Schools
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Martin Luther King
Gov. J. Lindsay Almond Jr.
Where did it happen?
Richmond, Va.
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Martin Luther King
Gov. J. Lindsay Almond Jr.
Location
Richmond, Va.
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Some 1,500 Negroes marched on the state capitol in Richmond, Va., approved a resolution to repeal freedom-of-choice school legislation and pupil placement act, and asked for emergency authority to reopen Prince Edward County's public schools. The march followed a two-hour pilgrimage of prayer attended by 2,500 Negroes and some whites.