Daisy Bates…(: *Civil Rights Leader*
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DAISY BATES…(: *CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER* By: Sammie
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Daisy Bates…(: *Civil Rights Leader*. By: Sammie. Birth & Birthplace:. She was born on November 11 th , 1914 in Huttig, Arkansas. Childhood:. Her childhood most likely fueled her to become an activist. Her mother was killed when she put up a fight against being raped by three white men. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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DAISY BATES…(:*CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER*
By: Sammie
BIRTH & BIRTHPLACE:
She was born on November 11th, 1914 in
Huttig, Arkansas.
CHILDHOOD:
Her childhood most likely fueled her to become an activist. Her mother was killed when she put up a fight against being raped by three white men.
Bates took her anger not out on anyone, but on a right for change.
IMPORTANT FACTS…
The identity of Daisy Bates parents has not been discovered.
Before the age of 7, she was taken in as a foster child.
At the age of 15, she met her future husband, L. C. Bates.
In 1957, she encouraged nine black students, including herself, to enroll into a white school which was a very big step.
This led to national and international recognition for their courage and persistence to fight for what they believed in.
