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Virginia Durr
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Virginia Durr was a White American advocate for desegregation. As her understanding of and passion for civil rights grew, she became a strong voice for the rights of African Americans. Her close friendships with people such as Rosa Parks and Mary McLeod Bethune helped to shape her perspective.
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