1961
Gallery 5 - A Tremor in the Iceberg
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On March 27, 1961, nine Tougaloo College students staged a “read-in” at the Jackson Public Library. Medgar Evers met with the students and contacted the press to ensure coverage. The students were charged with “breach of the peace,” and remained in jail for 32 hours while the sheriff delayed attempts by attorney Jack Young to post bail.

Pictured: A black and white photograph of the Tougaloo Nine being escorted out of the Jackson Public Library. Two women lead the group as the others descend the two steps to the entrance. Three officers are on the left, two are in the rear, and two are on the right of the demonstrators.

Credit: MDAH, Tougaloo Civil Rights Collection
 

Tougaloo Nine Read-In
A black and white photograph of the Tougaloo Nine being escorted out of the Jackson Public Library. Two women lead the group as the others descend the two steps to the entrance. Three officers are on the left, two are in the rear, and two are on the right of the demonstrators.
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