It’s been 60 years since the Biloxi Wade-Ins when unarmed African American protestors suffered while taking a stand to desegregate the beaches.
Its been 60 years since the - biloxi wade-ins, when unarmed - african - american protestors suffered- while taking a stand to - de-segregate the beaches... - to honor those like dr. gilbert- - - - r.
Mason senior and clemon p.
- jimerson senior, a memorial - service will take place this- weekend.- this event will focus on the- next generation of leaders who- are currently dealing with- racial injustices in the world- today.- therefore, after the traditiona- memorial- service, a youth walk will take- place from the pavillion near - lighthouse park onto the beach.- this is to educate the communit- on how much things- have changed, and the long road- ahead in regards to - standing up for equality.
- - john, "what i've been wanting t- do is have- a picture of young people comin- onto the beach versus being ran- off to the- beach..
So, we are going to get- a photograph of the young peopl- marching over here and then we- are going to put it next to wha- happened 60 years - ago."
- saveair, "it feels great to - acknowledge that and try to - educate other people on the - - - - issues we've had in our society- and what we can do to pay - tribute to those who- have struggled in the past- here."- the memorial service will kick- off on saturday at 5:30 at- lighthouse park, as clemon p.
- jimerson senior will host a rol- call in honor of the- participants from the wade-ins- 60 years ago.
- the youth walk onto the beach i- - - - biloxi will take place after
It’s been 60 years since the Biloxi Wade-Ins when unarmed African American protesters suffered while taking a stand to..
