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Student Activism in the Civil Rights Movement

Join the School of History and Sociology for a screening of Ain’t Scared of Your Jails (1960–1961), an episode from the acclaimed documentary series Eyes on the Prize. This powerful film chronicles how Black college students led lunch counter sit-ins and Freedom Rides to challenge racial segregation and repression in the early 1960s. A discussion will follow the screening. Free pizza will be provided. Please RSVP using the link below.

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Explore the pivotal role of Black college students in the Civil Rights Movement with a screening of "Ain’t Scared of Your Jails (1960–1961)" followed by a Q&A.

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Wednesday
Feb 19 2025
06:30pm - 08:00pm

Location: Stephen C. Hall Building, Room 102

Contact: Portia Carterpcarter38@gatech.edu 

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  • Created By:cwhittle9
  • Created:02/13/2025
  • Modified By:Fletcher Moore
  • Modified:02/17/2025

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