The Cleveland Restoration Society will add Glenville High School to its Civil Rights Trail. This Saturday at 10 a.m., a plaque will be placed in front of the school.
CLEVELAND — It was the late 1960s, a chapter in African-American history that Black people will tell you they fought hard for equal rights.
“It was so dynamic; he was the drum major for our race and not only our race but for our nation because he called us to action on so many fronts,” said McCray. “He [King] talked about us being politically involved, being involved in Civil Rights, politics, voter’s rights and being involved and encouraging our parents to go to the polls and cast their ballots,” said McCray.
Now 56 years later, the Cleveland Restoration Society will add Glenville High School to its Civil Rights Trail. This Saturday at 10 a.m., a plaque will be placed in front of the school.
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