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64 years ago today we commemorate Ax Handle Saturday. What began as a peaceful sit-in protest by the NAACP Youth Council at a whites-only lunch counter turned violent when the white supremacists waiting outside with Ax Handles and baseball bats attacked them. Today we take a moment to remember those who were injured, traumatized, and brave enough to protest. #AxHandleSaturday #BlackHistoryIsAmericanHistory
Founder & CEO of "Ice Paradise"
2mo"Thank you for commemorating Ax Handle Saturday and reminding us of the courage and resilience of those who stood up against injustice. We must continue to honor their legacy by fighting for equality and standing against hate in all its forms. May we never forget the sacrifices made by so many in the struggle for civil rights."