Day in the History of Racial Injustice

The Southern Courier

January 27, 1967 ~ Jefferson County sheriff deputies went to the home of Robert Lacey, a Black father of six, to enforce a law requiring him to take the family dog to the veterinarian. The police engaged in a confrontation with Mr. Lacey and shot him to death.

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