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One Year - 1986: A Boycott in Mississippi

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Why Are You Not Getting New Uniforms?

BB King was born on a plantation 20 miles away, but he always called Indianapolis Hone. The legendary blues guitarist was going to take a break from his world tour to headline the big Centennial Party. On the surface, everything seemed pretty good, full of promise and possibility. But then Reverend Freeman started talking to some local teachers at his church.

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