HomeAfro HistoryToday in Afro History ! Civil Rights Activist, Jimmie Lee Jackson dies after being shot by Alabama State Trooper during peaceful march in 1965. His death inspired the Selma to Montgomery marches.
Today in Afro History ! Civil Rights Activist, Jimmie Lee Jackson dies after being shot by Alabama State Trooper during peaceful march in 1965. His death inspired the Selma to Montgomery marches.
English: Civil Rights Movement Co-Founder Dr. Ralph David Abernathy and his wife Mrs. Juanita Abernathy follow with Dr. and Mrs. Martin Luther King as the Abernathy children march on the front line, leading the SELMA TO MONTGOMERY MARCH in 1965. The Children are Donzaleigh Abernathy in striped sweater, Ralph David Abernathy, 3rd and Juandalynn R. Abernathy in glasses. Name of the white Minister in the photo is unknown. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Jimmie Lee Jackson (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Today in Afro History ! Civil Rights Activist, Jimmie Lee Jackson dies after being shot by Alabama State Trooper during peaceful march in 1965. His death inspired the Selma to Montgomery marches. was last modified: February 2nd, 2024 by Marc Alexander