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Ethel Mae Thompson

Released
Full name:Ethel Thompson
Gender:Female
Era:1960s
State:Maryland
Support
Civil Rights
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Biography

Ethel Mae Thompson was one of five Black Annapolis residents arrested on trespassing charges during a November 25, 1960 sit-in at the segregated Colonial Restaurant inside the city bus station. The protest won an agreement to serve African Americans on December 1.

Case

Charges: Trespassing during a sit-in at the segregated Colonial Restaurant
Arrested: Nov 25, 1960