Community honors life of Civil Rights activist Shirlene Mercer

Julia Ewoldt
Posted 8/9/23

The Jackson community is mourning the loss of Shirlene Mercer, the last surviving member of Lane's “Freshman Four.” Mercer died August 2, 2023, at the age of 80.  Shirlene Mercer was a freshman …

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