Freedom Hero: Morris Seligman Dees
Freedom Hero: Morris Seligman Dees
Description:
MY HERO is an interactive site made for the entire family. At the heart of this Internet site is the belief that there are and always have been, good people and positive role models in every aspect of our daily lives. Morris Seligman Dees is such a person. He gave up a comfortable live to fight for the rights of black people. He co-founded the Southern Poverty Law Center which provides free legal services for the poor. Dees also defends individuals against the system of justice, and takes a great interest in death penalty cases. Through his committment to these causes he has made it possible for Southern blacks and poor whites to get fair trials. He has received many awards for his work.
Education Levels:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult/Continuing education, Vocational education
Subject:
Civics, Human Behavior, Human Relations
Resource Type:
Story
Medium:
Text/HTML
Online provider:
MY HERO PROJECT
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