Tag: civil rights pioneers
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Corine Cannon, the first Black woman on Cannon Mills’ production line, is honored with a bridge dedication in Kannapolis, celebrating her 106 years of leadership, advocacy, and community impact.
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Bobby Cain, the first Black student to graduate from a formerly all-white public high school in Tennessee, has died at 85. His courage during school integration shaped civil rights history.
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ETSU unveils a new memorial featuring life-sized bronze statues honoring the five Black students who desegregated its campus. Sculpted by Austen Brantley, the tribute preserves their legacy for future generations.
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