who issued a statement honoring Shuttleworth?
Barack Obama
When was Shuttlesworth hurt?
in 1957
How was he hurt?
he was beaten with chains and whips
Why was he beaten?
he sought to integrate an all-white public school.
Who is Fred Shuttlesworth?
A Reverend who helped lead the civil rights movement
Did Obama say America owes Shuttlesworth a debt of gratitude?
yes
Is Shuttlesworth still alive?
no
How old was he when he died?
89
Who announced his death?
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
When did make his group?
May 1956
What was his group called?
the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights
What was their goal?
to challenge the practice of segregated busing in Birmingham.
Did something bad happen to his home?
yes
what happened to his home?
it was bombed
When was his home bombed?
his home was bombed on Christmas Day
What year was his home bombed?
1956