Yesterday (August, 13, 1955) marked the 62nd anniversary of the murder of Lamar Smith. He was a community organizer (yes. that word is kryptonite to a chosen few), a farmer, a WWII veteran, a regular guy and a voting rights activist. The last title got him shot and killed in broad daylight on a grassy spot in front of a court house in Brookhaven, MS at 10 a. m. But NO ONE saw it. Like really?
Anyhoo, the rats were caught who'd been suspected. But guess what? The case was dismissed. Another day in the study of injustice. Ho-hum.
The scene would be repeated throughout the decade in the South with the same results. Unsung heroes like Mr. Smith need to be remembered.
https://iloveancestry.com/lamar-smith-voting-rights-activist-murder-brookhaven-mississippi/
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