That is why it is so appropriate and important to elevate transformational trailblazers like Barbara Rose Johns. Her story is powerful. Her story is moving. And with this honor, her story will never be erased. A statue of her will now stand in the capitol, joining the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Rosa Parks and other iconic heroes. depicting her call to action as a reminder of the progress that we have made in this great country and the work, of course, we must continue to do. (05:46–06:00)
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Asserts that Barbara Johns' statue will be placed in the Capitol alongside other civil rights icons.
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