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This story was originally published by The Columbia Missourian
Marilyn McLeod’s dedication to democracy started at the public library.
She spent 25 years serving the Columbia community at the Daniel Boone Regional Library before retiring in 2011.
Retirement gave her time to look for a new way to support the community, which led her into leadership with the League of Women Voters.
Bloody Sunday refers to the day in 1965 when hundreds of civil rights activists were attacked by law enforcement while marching for Black American's right to vote. Now, Bloody Sunday is an observance where civil and voting rights advocates congregate to honor the legacy of the original foot soldiers who risked their lives for equal rights. Jubilee attendees build on the original activists’ legacies by continuing to fight for equal representation.
This press release was originally published by Ohio Wesleyan University.
Kelly McFarland Stratman, chief of staff and interim co-CEO for the Washington, D.C.-based League of Women Voters of the United States, will provide the keynote address May 11 at Ohio Wesleyan University's 180th commencement ceremony.
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