The most special table that I’ve ever been invited to was being invited to a meeting with the civil rights leaders. I had the awesome opportunity to share a meal with Nashville’s civil rights leaders as they poured wisdom, experience, and knowledge. I’m more empowered than ever to continue the work. When asked “what is the charge that you have for young people to continue your work?” Not only was the response incredible but they also gave us a road map to success.
Kate Lafayette (civil rights activist), Dr. Ernest Patton (civil rights activist), Professor Gloria McKissack (civil rights activist), Chakita Patterson (United Street Tours).Professor Gloria McKissack (civil rights activist), Dr. Rev. Bernard Lafayette (civil rights activist), wife Kate Lafayette (civil rights activist) and Dr. Ernest Patton (civil rights activist).Professor Gloria McKissack (civil rights activist), Dr. Rev. Bernard Lafayette (civil rights activist), wife Kate Lafayette (civil rights activist) and Chakita Patterson (United Street Tours).
Dr. Rev. Bernard Lafayette (civil rights activist).Dr. Ernest Patton (civil rights activist), Chakita Patterson (United Street Tours), and Professor Gloria McKissack (civil rights activist).Phyllis D.K. Hildreth, J.D. (Vice President of Strategy at ABC), Dr. Rev. Bernard Lafayette (civil rights activist), and wife Kate Lafayette (civil rights activists).
Bernard Lafayette, Jr. is a longtime civil rights activist and organizer, who was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement.Freedom Rider, Ernest “Rip” Patton, Jr., was among 300 Blacks arrested in May 1961 and placed in a state prison farm for participating in a Freedom Ride from Nashville to Jackson, M.S.
Gloria H. McKissack, a well-known community activist and popular educator, McKissack has received numerous awards and honors. They include: Humanitarian Award, Outstanding Teacher in Social Studies, the Unsung Hero Award from the Tennessee State Legislature, and the Metropolitan Nashville City Council for her role in the Nashville sit-ins.
