This page is dedicated to the brave Freedom Fighters
of Jefferson Co. Ga. Civil Rights struggle of 1970-1975
Left to right:
Jerry Brown.John Mack."Hines".George Cooper.Eugene Washington.
Bobby Adams(now Vice President Jefferson Co S.C.L.C. 2008).
James Ivery(now president Jefferson Co S.C.L.C. 2008).
Clearence Johnson(then president Jefferson Co. N.A.A.C.P.)."Frank".
G.W. Boatwright (then President....now Advisor/direct action
manager S.C.L.C. 2008).Phillip Mcbride.Willie Paul Lowery
The above Freedom Fighters were arrested, jailed and brutely beaten,
clothes torn, tear gased and maced by state and local law enforcement of
Jefferson Co. Ga.
They were arrested on July 3rd 1973, all were released on July 4th, 1973, with
the exception of Ronnie Neal. At that time all the freedom fighters refused to
exit the cells without Ronnie, but Ronnie stated that much could be
done by them being on the outside and pleaded for his comrades
to leave him behind that he would be alright. These brave freedom fighters
were arrested because they chose to stand up and fight for
freedom, justice, and equality for all citizens of Jefferson Co. Ga.
and abroad, to bring about a change in a county plagued by the
days of JIM CROW, INEQUALITY,INJUSTICE and OPPRESSION.
Coming soon:
Complete documentary of the Jefferson Co.
civil rights struggle.......