MFP: Deacons for Defense Fought for Black Lives from Donnan’s Barbershop in Natchez

"A group of Black community leaders founded the Deacons for Defense and Justice in Jonesboro, La., with the goal of protecting the Black community and fighting back against KKK violence."

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(Photos courtesy of Sarah Sookraj.)

Once again, the talented Aliyah Veal has written an excellent article on an important topic related to African American history in Natchez, Miss. Her recent article focuses on the Natchez Deacons for Defense and Justice. Published by Mississippi Free Press, the article features Willie Carter, the owner of the building that once housed Donnan’s Barber Shop, the command post for the Natchez Deacons. It includes interviews with Denise Ford, the daughter of slain civil rights leader Wharlest Jackson Sr., and Ser Seshsh Ab Heter-Clifford M. Boxley, who assisted the Natchez Deacons.

The full article by Aliyah Veal can be viewed here or by following this link:

https://www.mississippifreepress.org/23364/deacons-for-defense-fought-for-black-lives-from-donnans-barbershop-in-natchez/

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