With what civil rights group was Marion Barry involved in the 1960s?
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
The Black Panthers
Congress of Racial Equality
National Urban League
Answer
Marion Barry was actively involved in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), a prominent civil rights organization during the 1960s. SNCC played a crucial role in organizing protests, sit-ins, and voter registration drives, advocating for racial equality and social justice. Barry's participation in SNCC demonstrates his dedication to the civil rights movement and his commitment to fighting for equal rights for African Americans.
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