John Doar, US civil rights lawyer, dies aged 92

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Source: BBC

In 2012, President Obama awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, calling him "one of the bravest American lawyers of his or any era".
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Mr Doar played a key role in protecting the rights of black Americans who faced obstacles at the voting booth and in academia.

He escorted James Meredith, the first black student to attend the University of Mississippi, on to campus despite violent riots against racial integration which ended in two deaths.

Mr Doar was also the lead prosecutor at a trial arising from the deaths of three civil rights workers who were shot dead in 1964.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-30016196

[BumRushDaShow]

1. R.I,P.

and thank you for fighting to civilize the inhumane here in the U.S.

[kairos12]

2. A truly brave and great man. He always reminded of Atticus Finch.

[babylonsister]

3. RIP, Mr. Doar, and thank you for all you did. nt