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#blackhistorymonth icon: #OctaviusCatto (1839-1871) Known as one of the most influential civil rights' activists in Philadelphia during the 19th century, Catto fought for the abolition of slavery and the implementation of civil rights for all. #fyp #blackhistory
Octavius Catto dedicated his life to education, civil rights, and fighting for the vote — even when it put him in danger. ✊🏾
Today, we honor his courage and vision. 🌟
Who else should we spotlight as a modern-day Catto?
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See our latest blog on Octavius Catto. Catto was a Philadelphia Civil Rights leader and educator. #OctaviusCatto. #CivilRights #Educator https://t.co/vonJduxHRy
One year after the #15thAmendment granted voting rights to African Americans, #OctaviusCatto was shot and killed #OTD in 1871, election day in Philadelphia, while trying to #vote.
Today, we continue Catto's march for equal rights! #RestInPower, Octavius. #TheMarchContinues
October 10, 1871 - The Murder of #OctaviusCatto
Hardballs: The Life And Legacy Of Octavius Catto #octaviuscatto #baseball #nlb #mlb @NLBMuseumKC @nlbmprez
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Today is the 184th birthday of human rights icon #OctaviusCatto . Here is Branley Cadet’s magnificent 2018 statue of Catto outside Philadelphia City Hall, the first for an African erected in the city. Cadet was, at 32, same age Catto was when he was killed by a white mob in 1871.
Election night PA House Dem Leader @Joanna4PA & I took this photo in front of the #OctaviusCatto statue. If democracy prevails this public servant may be called “Madam Speaker.” Let’s get this history done. @thesherylralph @RevJJackson @barbs73
You can find @DanRBiddle and @murraydubin's book Tasting Freedom: Octavius Catto and the Battle for Equality in Civil War America here: (@TempleUnivPress)
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Today would have marked the 183rd birthday of prominent civil rights activist and educator, #OctaviusCatto. In honor of his legacy, we formed the Octavius Catto Scholarship to make the transformative power of education available to more Philadelphians: https://t.co/2t2JcOivHe
From #LovePark to #OctaviusCatto to #HarrietTubman local leaders marched, rallied and gathered in PHL demanding #Citizenship4all on #DayWithoutImmigrants #publicart
The legal desegregation of #Philadelphia's streetcars happened in 1867 when Philly's own #OctaviusCatto, a prominent civil rights activist, was able to push through legislation in PA making it illegal for streetcar companies to racially discriminate. #BlackHistoryMonth
We're thankful for the opportunity to present "A Model-City College Partnership" and discuss our @PowerupPhl program, the #OctaviusCatto Scholarship, and the Shared Housing Program in partnership with the @PhilaHsgAuthPHA
One year after the #15thAmendment restored voting rights to African Americans, Black activist and educator #OctaviusCatto was shot and killed #OTD in 1871.
It was Election Day in Philadelphia, and Octavius was trying only to vote.
#RestInPower, Octavius.
#TheMarchContinues
One year after the #15thAmendment restored voting rights to African Americans, Black activist and educator #OctaviusCatto was shot and killed #OTD in 1871.
It was Election Day in Philadelphia, and Octavius was trying only to vote.
#RestInPower, Octavius.
#TheMarchContinues
On the anniversary of his murder by some of the ancestors of the current generation of anti-Black vote suppressors, a session of @inclasswithcarr with @karenhunter and I talking #OctaviusCatto Ep. 53: Coming2America, The Hex and Who is Octavio C... https://t.co/X7L6W7QDuL
“School keeps your mind fresh and keeps you active. You’ve got to use your mind to keep it strong," said Andre Godwin, 63, of #NorthPhilly after being awarded an #OctaviusCatto Scholarship, which provides tuition and academic support. #CattoScholar https://t.co/O7A5IF5ZOE
Last week, we celebrated our first cohort of #CattoScholars! Our scholars got to meet each other and the #OctaviusCatto scholarship team, enjoy music by @springgardenrec's DJ June Rodriguez, get exclusive swag, play games & receive awards for their hard work this past semester!
#FutureLions, join us for a virtual admission session to learn about our programs, our #OctaviusCatto scholarship, the admissions and financial aid process & more! Register in advance: https://t.co/R87cFAodV3
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