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Related: About this forumOne of the Friendship nine has died
Fifty-five years ago the Friendship Nine sat at stools in a segregated Rock Hill restaurant and changed history.
They were then arrested and their peaceful protest shaped the civil rights movement.
http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/civil-rights-protester-clarence-graham-of-friendship-nine-has-died/180169099
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BlueMTexpat
(15,373 posts)Thanks for the OP, CR!
Here's another link about him: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article68325737.html
OneGrassRoot
(22,920 posts)GentryDixon
(2,959 posts)Isn't it ironic the Friendship Nine chose McCrorys lunch counter to change history. The apple did not fall from that evil family tree.
passiveporcupine
(8,175 posts)And peaceful travels from here on out.
Half-Century Man
(5,279 posts)Thank you making a stand. We saw and followed your example.
Pass gentle into the dark night.
Thespian2
(2,741 posts)history certainly needed to be changed...
Peace
FailureToCommunicate
(14,022 posts)chknltl
(10,558 posts).
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gregcrawford
(2,382 posts)... to Mr. Graham's family and friends.
When those we love and admire return to the sea of souls, they live on in our memories of their kindness and courage.
Rest in peace, Clarence.
mountain grammy
(26,650 posts)Thank you for your courage, Clarence Graham. Rest in peace.