About: Sherwood Ross

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Sherwood Ross (May 5, 1933 – June 21, 2018) was an American journalist, activist, songwriter and poet. He was best known for publicizing James Meredith's historic voter registration drive through rural Mississippi called the “March Against Fear.” He was credited with helping save Meredith's life after the civil rights leader was shot during an ambush.

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  • Sherwood Ross (May 5, 1933 – June 21, 2018) was an American journalist, activist, songwriter and poet. He was best known for publicizing James Meredith's historic voter registration drive through rural Mississippi called the “March Against Fear.” He was credited with helping save Meredith's life after the civil rights leader was shot during an ambush. (en)
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  • Sherwood Ross (May 5, 1933 – June 21, 2018) was an American journalist, activist, songwriter and poet. He was best known for publicizing James Meredith's historic voter registration drive through rural Mississippi called the “March Against Fear.” He was credited with helping save Meredith's life after the civil rights leader was shot during an ambush. (en)
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  • Sherwood Ross (en)
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