Ordinary People Propel Change

In this space we will share stories of everyday individuals who have challenged the status quo and advanced the struggle for racial equity. Thanks to SJM member Dominique T. for submitting the first article. Please send your suggestions to secretary@socialjusticematters.org

The following obituary appeared in The New York Times on April 3, 2020:

Harriet Glickman, Who Pushed ‘Peanuts’ to Add a Black Character, Dies at 93

In 1968, at her urging, Charles M. Schulz added Franklin Armstrong to his enormously popular comic strip as a way to promote racial equality.

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