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Listen: The World ProgramAfrican American students in Tallahassee circuit courtroom.
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On May 30, 1963, 220 students were arrested for protesting segregated movie theaters in Tallahassee. In response to the arrests, 200 Florida A&M students began to march, resulting in the arrest of 37 more students. Charges were dropped against all 257 students on May 31 during their hearing.
Note in the second row, 6th from the left, with her head turned talking to someone behind her is future Florida State Senator Arthenia Joyner.
Accompanying note: "Photographed here is a part of the 220 Negro students who more than filled a circuit court room to face charges of contempt for demonstrating against segregated movie theaters. Circuit Judge Ben Willis ordered the demonstrations halted pending a hearing but the students, from FAMU, ignored the order and picketed one of the two white patronage theaters. Police arrested a total of 257."
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