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Willie Grimes, a 20-year-old African American male, was killed on May 20, 1969, during the 1969 Greensboro uprising. The uprising was a series of protests and violent clashes between student protesters, police, and the National Guard at James B. Dudley High School and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University . Grimes, a sophomore honors student at A&T, was caught in the crossfire and became the only casualty of the uprising.
The protests began due to civil rights issues ...Read More
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Willie Grimes
Male
Black / African American
Greensboro
NC
1969-05-23
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I came across the story of Willie Grimes and felt compelled to share some thoughts. It's truly devas... ...Read More
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