The Forgotten Journey: The Stolen Girls of Leesburg's Segregation Fight
In 1963, a group of young Black girls participated in a peaceful protest in Americus, Georgia, during the Civil Rights Movement. They were arrested and taken to the Leesburg Stockade, where they were held for nearly 60 days in inhumane conditions. The girls were eventually freed after their story gained national attention through photographs taken by a White photographer. Despite the trauma, many of the girls went on to achieve success and resilience, using their experience to fuel their determination for change.