Local Civil Rights Movement
Several attorneys represented those arrested during the local civil right movement. Name at least two of them.
Who were Donald James Sampson, Matthew J. Perry, John Bolt Culbertson and Willie T. Smith?
The birth date of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
What is January 15, 1929?
James Earl Ray
Who was the assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King?
This was the building on the corner of Fall and Broad streets that contained the offices of many African-American professionals
What is the Benevolent
Bernice Williams - 1959-1961, Juanita Carter - 1959-1963, Cornelia Cato - 1960-1961 and Peggy Parks 1959-1960 (Daily Double)
Who were the NAACP Adult Youth Advisors during the Greenville Civil Rights Struggle?
College Martin Luther King, Jr. enrolled in at 15 years old.
Morehouse - Atlanta, Ga.
Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery Alabama
Where was Dr. King pastor when he was elected as the leader of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
The three leaders in the 1961 civil rights march to desegregate the Greenville Airport, representing the areas of religion, law, and journalism
Triple play
Who were Reverend J. S. Hall, Attorney Donald James Sampson, and Mr. Samuel L. Zimmerman?
E. D. Dixon, Bishop Johnny Smith, Lottie Gibson, Fletcher Smith, Ennis Fant and Xanthine Norris
Who are African Americans that have served on Greenville County Council?
A.J. Whittenburg, Rev. E.J. Greene, Mark Tolbert, Rev. S. E. Kay and Rev. James S. Hall
Who were the Adult Leaders during the local Civil Rights Movement?
Name given Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at birth.
What is Michael King, Jr.?
This was the date of the March on Washington where Dr. King delivered his famous "I have a dream speech".
What is August 28, 1963?
Broad Street and Mr. Edgar "Tiny" Smith
Where was the first Phillis Wheatley Community Center located and who was its first Executive Director?
Rev. Joseph Mathis, Rev. Rayfield Metcalf, Lillian Brock Flemming, Ralph Anderson, Raymond Martin, Chandra Dillard, Jil Littlejohn and Attorney Ken Gibson
Who are African Americans who have served on Greenville City Council?
Leroy Tony Shelton and Rev. E.J. Greene
Who was the Bail bondsman for those arrested during the Civil Rights Struggle? And who provided land to be used as collateral for bails?
Boston College (Daily Double)
Where did Dr. King earn his Phd?
She serves has served Vice Mayor Pro Tem & District 2 Representative on Greenville City Council
Who is Lillian Brock-Flemming?
There were many Sterling High School and College student who participated in the local civil rights movements. Name at least three of them.
Who were_____________?
Alfred Leamon, Alfreda Lockhart, Benjamin Downs, Betty Jean King, Blanche Baker, Bobby Collier, Carolyn Singleton, Catherine Duncan, Charity Jones, Classie Walker, Cleo Lampkin, David Parrett, Dianne Blassingame, Doris Walker, Dorothy Franks, Elaine Means, Eleanor Young, Elijah Suber, Frank Smith, Gertrude Patricia Smith, Harold Fowler, Hattie Smith, Helen Evans, Horace Nash , Imogene Jones, James Canty, James Jimmy Carter, Jessie Louis Jackson, Jimmie Moore, Joan Mattison, Leola Clement, Leroy Greggs, Lourdine Lampkin, Louvenia Griggs, Margaree Seawright, Mary Norris, Raymond Carter, Robbie Jean Young, Robert Anderson, Robert Ferguson, Sarah Wharton, Shirley King, Therra Ann Johnson, Virginia Hurst, Wilbert Walker, William Henry Cooley, William Moultrie and Willie Joe Wright
Year Dr. King was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize? He was the youngest person to receive this honor.
What is 1964?
Yolanda Denise - November 17, 1955 Martin Luther III - October 23, 1957 Dexter Scott - January 30, 1961 Bernice Albertine - March 28, 1963
Who are Dr. King's children?
January, 1987 (Daily double)
What is the Month and year Ennis Fant first offered motion to County Council to align Greenville with the Federal Martin Luther King Holiday? 2005 was first year Holiday was finally recognized in Greenville County!
He worked as a postmaster and served on City Council before being elected a State Senator
Who is the late Ralph Anderson?