Alabama Journey: Pastor's Turban Disguise

Alabama Journey: Pastor's Turban Disguise

In 1947, a black pastor from New York embarked on a journey to Alabama wearing a turban and assuming a fake accent, posing as a foreign dignitary. His disguise granted him access to white-only areas, where he encountered minimal discrimination.

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