Louisiana HR13 expresses condolences on the death of Dorothy Prevost, the last living matriarch of the 1960 New Orleans public school desegregation.
Louisiana HR13 honors the life and legacy of Dorothy Prevost, the last living matriarch of the 1960 New Orleans public school desegregation movement. Dorothy Prevost, along with three other mothers, sent their daughters to previously all-white public schools, marking a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement. Their courage and sacrifice played a pivotal role in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The resolution encourages all Louisianians to honor her inspiring life and legacy of courage.
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