civil rights

December 14, 2020

Remembering the Patterson Six: A decision to make a stand for civil rights earned two R-MWC students jail time—and a spot in history

Patterson Six

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Lynchburg’s first civil rights sit-in. Two of the College’s students were members of the Patterson Six, as they came to be called, and were ultimately jailed for their actions.... READ MORE >>