“We are afraid to speak for our rights.” (Freedom Summer ’64, Part 2)

July 16, 1964 Dear Mr. Nelson, As you probably already know, there have been many arrests in Greenwood … Tomorrow I expect to be there to picket the jail house. This means almost certain arrest. Yours in freedom, Cephas During the summer of 1964, thousands of young people from across the United States enlisted in … Continue reading “We are afraid to speak for our rights.” (Freedom Summer ’64, Part 2) →