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Willie Ernest Grimes

Case from Greensboro, NC dated May 22, 1969

Victim Details

Willie Ernest Grimes

Male

Black / African American

Greensboro

NC

1969-05-22

20

Willie

Ernest Grimes

07/12/2026

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Willie Ernest Grimes, a 20-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on May 22, 1969, during the 1969 Greensboro uprising. Grimes, a sophomore at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University , was caught in the crossfire between student protesters, police, and the National Guard. The uprising began on May 21, 1969, sparked by civil rights issues at James B. Dudley High School, where a popular student council write-in candidate was denied victory due to fears of his acti ...
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    I've been reading up on the 1969 Greensboro uprising and Willie's story just sticks with me. Somethi... ...Read More
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