Uploaded May 2015 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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In 1965, youth members of Philadelphia's NAACP rallied under the leadership of Cecil B. Moore to desegregate Girard College. Originally founded in 1831 for white orphan boys, Girard College remained segregated until 1968, by which time it was enveloped in Philadelphia's fastest-growing and most thriving African American neighborhood. Fifty years later, four Freedom Fighters recount their struggle.
'7 Months & 17 Days' is the second part of a three-part series to be released in 2015 by History Making Productions. It was released on May 1st, 2015, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the start of the Girard College protests.
For free educational materials, visit our website at historymakingproductions.com/webisode
In 1965, youth members of Philadelphia's NAACP rallied under the leadership of Cecil B. Moore to desegregate Girard College. Originally founded in 1831 for white orphan boys, Girard College remained segregated until 1968, by which time it was enveloped in Philadelphia's fastest-growing and most thriving African American neighborhood. Fifty years later, four Freedom Fighters recount their struggle.
'7 Months & 17 Days' is the second part of a three-part series to be released in 2015 by History Making Productions. It was released on May 1st, 2015, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the start of the Girard College protests.
