On June 26, 1966, the March Against Fear concluded in Jackson, Mississippi, with approximately 15,000 participants—the largest civil rights demonstration in the state\’s history. Initiated by James Meredith to encourage African American voter registration, the march gained national attention after Meredith was shot and wounded on June 6. Civil rights leaders, including Martin Luther King Jr. and Stokely Carmichael, continued the march, which became a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting the emergence of the \”Black Power\” slogan. Wikipedia
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