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Willie Ricks

Gender:Male
Era:1960s
State:Georgia
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Biography

Willie Ricks was detained during civil-rights demonstrations reported in May 1963.

The newsletter individually identifies Willie Ricks as arrested May 20 while standing in a silent vigil outside Albany City Hall. It reports that he was in the city jail when the newsletter was written. The exact admission, discharge and final duration are not stated.

Source: SNCC Newsletter, May 21, 1963, pages 1–2.

Case

Arrested: May 20, 1963