Teen civil rights leader Barbara Rose Johns honored with statue at US Capitol – In a bold move, the US Capitol will unveil a statue of 16-year-old activist Barbara Rose Johns, replacing a Confederate general. Joining the ceremony are unexpected allies: Republican Speaker Mike Johnson, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin. What impact will this tribute have on the fight for equality in America?
US Capitol unveiling statue of teen civil rights leader Barbara Rose Johns
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