Civil Rights Activists Disrupt the Veiled Prophet Ball

The infiltration of the Veiled Prophet ball by civil rights activists in 1972, led by Percy Green, served as a bold protest against racial inequality and the exclusion of black workers in St. Louis. The activists used theatrical tactics to draw attention to their cause, highlighting the stark contrast between the elite event and the struggles of the African-American community.

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