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Dorie Ladner
1942 - 2024
Dorie Ladner
1942 - 2024
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BORN
1942
DIED
2024
Dorie Ladner Obituary
Dorie Ladner was a civil rights activist whose efforts included being arrested for attempting to have lunch at a segregated Woolworth lunch counter and jailed for picketing in the 1962 Jackson, Mississippi boycotts.
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Kenneth Henshaw
April 14, 2024
Kenneth Henshaw
April 11, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with the Ladner family, extended family, and the many friends. Mrs Dorian´s work and accomplishments speak for themselves and will stand the test of time. Being in her presence was always an honor and a pleasure. We would always exchange information since she knew people from my hometown in Mississippi (Moss Point, Pascagoula, Gautier, Vancleave, Biloxi, and Gulfport). We´d talk about the influential writers from Mississippi and, like always, she would recommend several good books. "These are people who are from Mississippi! Knowing them is necessary. Let others know how their contributions have led to your success."
Mrs Dori was overflowing with a wealth of information, inspiration, and advice. Her ability to handle the memory of facts always amazed me. Everyone felt her absence from the Lance Reynolds´s WPFW radio program because she was an exceptional woman with an incredible spirit. Both her sense of humor and her first-hand accounts of her days as a Freedom Fighter were something I always looked forward to hearing. Her mantra, "We who believe in freedom can never rest." We will feel her absence as a passing era leaves us behind. Please accept my deepest heartfelt condolences. She remains a veritable treasure. "Peace Be Still."
A Zakiya
March 17, 2024
What a tremendous woman and inspiration - Nana Dorie Ladner! We give thanks for her long, dedicated work on behalf of our people and liberation struggle. Sending strength and condolences to her family for their loss. Dr. Afia S. Zakiya - Picayune, Ms.
Sharon McGahee
March 16, 2024
I had the great pleasure of meeting Ms Ladner when she graciously agreed to serve as on a panel in NJ about Women in the Civil Rights movement sponsored by our sorority. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta. Ms Ladner was so courageous, wise and knowledgeable. We stayed in touch. I feel honored to have met this woman who sacrificed life and limb to make life better for future generations. May she rest in power.
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RB
March 16, 2024
A fearless and dedicated civil rights activist, her hard work helped so many. Sincere condolences to the Ladner family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all in your time of loss.
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