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The Willie Nash Case
- Willie Nash, accused of murder and rape, was defended by Donald L. Hollowell.
- Nash, a poor black man, cried upon realizing Hollowell, a young black lawyer, was his only option in 1950s Atlanta.
Two Conversations
- Black lawyers in the Jim Crow South held two conversations: one legal, the other with the black community.
- Their presence in court was a powerful symbol, regardless of the legal outcome.
Waiting for Hollowell
- Howard Moore, working with Hollowell, arrived early at a hearing about a police shooting.
- The black community present anxiously awaited Hollowell, highlighting his importance to them.