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“I refused to march because George Bush marched.”

Quote by Diane Nash

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Diane Nash, born on May 15, 1938, is a prominent civil rights activist. She played a crucial role in the civil rights movement, particularly with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Nash was actively involved in the fight against segregation during her student years and her leadership and nonviolent strategies had a profound impact on the civil rights movement. more

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