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photo of Ollie Leeds, Brooklyn CORE chairman
This is a photo of the second Brooklyn CORE chairman Ollie Leeds (Black).
Leed's parents were from Grenada. He spent 3 1/2 years in the Army and was a decorated WWII veteran. He was also an early member of the Negro History Association.
He…
Leed's parents were from Grenada. He spent 3 1/2 years in the Army and was a decorated WWII veteran. He was also an early member of the Negro History Association.
He…
photo of Marjorie Leeds and Dr. Barabara Wallace, Brooklyn CORE
This is a photo of Brooklyn CORE members Marjorie Leeds (forefront, White female) and Dr. Barbara Wallace (background, Black female, sun glasses). The photo was taken the day Brooklyn CORE dumped trash on the steps of Borough Hall to protest the…
photo of Beverly Leeds, Brooklyn CORE
This is a 1962 photo of Beverly Leeds (Black girl with sign, right side), the daughter of Brooklyn CORE members Ollie and Marjorie Leeds. The photo was taken at the Ebinger's demonstration.