Celebrating a Civil Rights Achievement 70 Years in the Making
Celebrating a Civil Rights Achievement 70 Years in the Making: The Elport Chess JATRAN Facility Naming September 2017 Marked Two Significant Milestones September 2017 marked two important and connected anniversaries in Mississippi’s Civil Rights history. First, 70 years ago in Jackson, the Lanier Bus Boycott of 1947 took place and was led by Mr. Elport … Continue reading Celebrating a Civil Rights Achievement 70 Years in the Making