Jo Ann Allen Boyce: Civil Rights Hero

Jo Ann Allen Boyce, a civil rights pioneer and member of the Clinton Twelve, passed away at 84. She bravely integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee in 1956, facing violent opposition from segregationists and the KKK. Despite the hostility, she was elected vice president of her homeroom and remained steadfast in her convictions. Her daughter describes her as a strong, optimistic, and forgiving individual who believed in the importance of her actions. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.