freedom day 1963
Chicago’s ‘Freedom Day’ Protests Took Place On This Day In 1963
On this day in 1963, more than 200,000 school students elected to not attend classes in Chicago, Illinois’ public school system in opposition of racial segregation. It was one of the largest public civil rights demonstrations in America at the time. The event has become largely known as “Freedom Day.” SEE ALSO: Jazz & Bebop Legend Dizzy…
