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E.D. NIXON: The Unsung Father of The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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Before Dr. Martin Luther King, E.D. Nixon was the principal black leader in Montgomery, Alabama. He helped sparked the Civil Rights Movement and bailed imprisoned civil rights icon, Rosa Parks out of jail. Mr. Nixon's contributions in civil rights, voter registration, leadership, and social justice was paramount in the success of
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Michael Eaddy
Michael Eaddy, an actor, educator, writer, and motivational speaker, was born in Trenton, NJ. He holds a M.F.A. from Yale University, School of Drama, B.F.A. from S.U.N.Y. at Purchase, and a M.S. in Childhood Education from Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY. Michael has appeared in numerous television shows, commercials and theater productions.
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