GREENSBORO, N.C. -- A medical professional, community leader, and civil rights activist was memorialized in Greensboro.
A statue of Dr. George Simkins, Jr. was unveiled in Greensboro on Tuesday.
Dr. Simkins' son, George, talks about one of the many lawsuits his father brought to the court in his fight for civil rights. @WFMY pic.twitter.com/9Y1FOUePV9
— Maddie Gardner (@Maddie_Gardner) October 4, 2016
Dr. Simkins was a dentist from Greensboro who fought for desegregation in local health facilities, parks, and transportation. He died in 2001.
Dr. Simkins' son George spoke about his father's contributions to the civil rights movement during the unveiling ceremony.
The artist, Maria Kirby-Smith said the statue took about a year. It's made from bronze and the hands are modeled after his son, Chris. @WFMY pic.twitter.com/sLUWlfQsjP
— Maddie Gardner (@Maddie_Gardner) October 4, 2016
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