Council of Organizations — Meridian, Mississippi

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Council of Organizations

Meridian, Mississippi · Meridian Civil Rights Trail

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The Council of Organizations is a nonprofit association that promotes social, cultural and educational interests of the African-American community. Its building was formerly an IGA grocery that was picketed during the Civil Rights movement.

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Meridian, Mississippi · USA

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Meridian, Mississippi Civil Rights TrailTOUR · 17 MARKERS

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