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   The Conversation U.S. (theconversationus@newsie.social)'s status on Wednesday, 03-Jul-2024 05:56:23 JST The Conversation U.S.

   #OTD 60 years ago, LBJ signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with MLK there to celebrate.

   The political achievement was also a reminder that money talks:

   Economic boycotts in cities like Birmingham and Nashville played a crucial role. During 5 weeks of boycotts, Birmingham businesses had lost millions in sales. Business owners soon mobilized, dragging along politicians, school administrators, law enforcement.

   https://theconversation.com/black-economic-boycotts-of-the-civil-rights-era-still-offer-lessons-on-how-to-achieve-a-just-society-228057

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