Woman to Ride in Rose Parade Nearly 60 Years After Being Denied Honor Because of Her Race

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Marie Baskerville

I will be watching the parade to see Mrs Williams, it is long overdue.
Woman to Ride in Rose Parade Nearly 60 Years After Being Denied Honor Because of Her Race
Joan Williams was denied the chance to ride as "Miss Crown City" in the Tournament of Roses Parade in 1958 when it was discovered that she was black....
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