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Tag: Dr. Martin Luther King

Legacy of the “Shaw 14” and the civil rights movement
January 12, 2023 — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy is felt at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, where a state historical marker at the edge of Memorial Lake on the base is a testament to Dr. King and all those who fought for equal rights and social justice. However, Dr. King’s name is not listed on the marker. Instead, it reads “Randall v. Sumter School District.” ... MORE

Historical state marker located at Memorial Lake on Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, is dedicated to the "Shaw 14," African American Airmen stationed at Shaw, who filed a lawsuit against the Sumter School District to end segregation.

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