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The Forgotten Story of Barbara Pope | The Niagara Movement: The Early Battle for Civil Rights

9th Grade – 12th Grade

English

Discover the untold story of Barbara Pope, who was arrested in 1906 for sitting at the front of a train. The lawsuit that followed had a major impact on the Niagara Movement and later civil rights organizations. After watching, conduct research about Pope’s life and legacy.  

NOTE: This resource contains outdated language throughout that is no longer in use and may be considered offensive or inappropriate by some.