#OTD in 1954, Ruby Bridges was born. At just six years old, she integrated William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, escorted by federal marshals past angry mobs. Her courage still lights the way.

Charles Hamilton Houston, born #OTD in 1895, was “the man who killed Jim Crow.”

He helped dismantle segregation through decades of legal battles, laying the groundwork for Brown v. Board of Education. #TheMarchContinues

#OTD we honor Freddie Gray Jr. on his birthday. He should still be here. We continue to fight for justice and accountability in his name.

During a police van ride, Freddie sustained the severe injuries that led to his death. He was only 25 years old. #TheMarchContinues

Join us tomorrow at the #CivilRights Memorial Center for a free day in honor of the late Congressman John Lewis ✊.

We join our allies across the U.S. who are hosting rallies, teach-ins, vigils and more to demand that Congress fight back and protect our #FreedomToVote. #GoodTroubleLivesOn

#OTD we remember Ida B. Wells. She risked everything to expose lynching in America, traveling where others wouldn’t and co-founding the NAACP.

Born into slavery, she became one of the fiercest truth-tellers in history. #TheMarchContinues

Willie Brewster was on his way home from work.

White men belonging to the National States Rights Party — a violent neo-Nazi group involved in church bombings — shot him. He died two days later, #OTD.

#TheMarchContinues