During the era of segregation, most African Americans in the Southern town of Hattiesburg stayed in<u> Palmers Crossing. </u>
During the era of segregation:
- Hattiesburg had an African American community at Palmers Crossing
- Hattiesburg saw several civil rights protests as its leaders attempted to keep Blacks subjugated and the town segregated
Several protests followed and there was such resistance from the White inhabitants that the KKK engaged in violent acts. Federal acts such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and actions of the Supreme Court eventually forced segregation to end in the town.
In conclusion, most African Americans in Hattiesburg stayed in Palmers Crossing during segregation.
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