Quote by Danny Glover

Freedom Summer, the massive voter education project in Mississippi, was 1964. I graduated from high school in 1965. So becoming active was almost a rite of passage.

Freedom Summer, the massive voter education project in Missi

Summary

This quote highlights the significance of Freedom Summer in Mississippi in 1964. The speaker, who graduated from high school in 1965, implies that participating in this voter education initiative was seen as a crucial and defining experience for many young individuals during that time. It suggests that getting involved in the fight for civil rights and political empowerment was considered a customary step for young people, emphasizing the mobilization and importance of youth activism during the civil rights era.

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By Danny Glover

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