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Maidie Norman (1912-1998) was an American civil and women's rights activist. She worked closely with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and was involved in numerous protests and campaigns throughout her lifetime, including the Montgomery bus boycott. Norman also taught at universities and gave lectures across the country on the importance of activism and the fight for equality.
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