Annie Lee Cooper
African-American civil rights activist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Annie Lee Wilkerson Cooper (born Annie Lee Wilkerson; June 2, 1910 – November 24, 2010) was an African-American civil rights activist. She is best known for punching Dallas County, Alabama Sheriff Jim Clark in the face during the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches.[1][2] Cooper's lasting legacy is recognized as her activism in the Selma voting rights marches and her role as a female leader in the civil rights movement.[3][4]
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Annie Lee Wilkerson Cooper | |
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Born | Annie Lee Wilkerson (1910-06-02)June 2, 1910 Selma, Alabama, US |
Died | November 24, 2010(2010-11-24) (aged 100) Selma, Alabama, US |
Occupation | Civil rights activist |
Known for | Selma to Montgomery marches |
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