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70 for 70: Reverend T.J. Jemison

17 minutes 16 seconds ago Tuesday, May 13 2025 May 13, 2025 May 13, 2025 8:29 AM May 13, 2025 in News
Source: WBRZ

BATON ROUGE - WBRZ's 70 for 70 will profile some of the personalities who have been on Channel 2's air since it went to broadcast 70 years ago. 

This week on 70 for 70, it's Reverend T.J. Jemison. 

Most people will remember the Montgomery Bus Boycott as one of the most prominent acts from the Civil Rights Movement, but what most people don't know is that Martin Luther King Jr. was inspired by Baton Rouge resident Reverent T.J. Jemison, who lead the first bus boycott right here in the capital city. 

Relive this important piece of history right here on 70 for 70. 

You can find the full 70 for 70 list here

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