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NNPA NEWSWIRE — As many governors, school boards and educational systems are trying to erase history by banning certain books in our schools and public libraries, how powerful to have ABC’s mini-series “Women of the Movement: the story of Mamie Till Mobley,” told at this particular time. Some governors have even said that they would penalize schools, teachers and principals if such material is taught. The mini-series was and should be painful to watch for all who watched it. We need to be reminded of atrocities such as these. | By Paulette Patton, Contributing Guest Writer to The Mississippi Link After recently watching ABC’s mini-series, “Women of the Movement: the story of Mamie Till Mobley,” I was reminded, as I often am, of memories growing up in Mississippi. Paulette Patton This docu-drama chronicled the life of Mamie Till Mobley, who devoted her life to seeking
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