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The Juxtaposition of Water Fountain in America!

  • February 27, 2023
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The civil rights movement of the 1960s was when African Americans fought for equality and fairness. One way they did this was through protests, sit-ins, and marches.  And while these are all important aspects of the civil rights movement, there is one that is often overlooked: water fountains. Water fountains have long been a symbol of the civil rights movement and the fight against discrimination and racism. In the 1960s, water fountains were often segregated, with “Whites Only” and “Blacks...