Breaking Racial Barrier At Sarasota Library
In 1957, while she was on a vacation in her hometown of Sarasota and researching materials for completion of her master’s degree, Ruby Woodson was refused entry to the library in Sarasota. She made a formal objection to her treatment that she took to city and county government officials. Her efforts led to the elimination of racial barriers to community services paid for by the taxation of all residents. Soon the vestiges of segregation began to fall and all residents were granted access to the library.
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