We must never forget the young men who gave their lives in Philadelphia, Mississippi, in 1968. Goodman, Schwerner, and Chaney were murdered, a horrific act we must acknowledge. Two of these brave individuals were white, highlighting the crucial role white allies have played in the liberation of African Americans. From John Brown to the founding of the NAACP, we recognize we are not alone in this struggle for equality. Their sacrifice is honored. #CivilRights #Equality #RememberTheSacrifice #Blac

26K views · 228 reactions | How three murders during the summer of 1964 became a flashpoint for the civil rights movement and helped initiate the passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act. As the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination approaches, explore the legacy of the movement he led. Watch “Hope and Fury: MLK, The Movement and The Media” Saturday March 24 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC nbcnews.com/MLK50 #MLK50 | NBC News | Facebook

When Mickey Schwerner missed his call, the FBI got involved. The trio was pulled over outside Philadelphia, MS, and held. Chaney was booked; Schwerner and Goodman were held in connection with a church burning. What happened after their release at 10:30 PM remains a mystery. #CivilRights #Mississippi #FBI #History #MissingPersons #TheFBIFiles #TrueCrime | The FBI Files

28K views · 343 reactions | When three civil rights workers vanished after being pulled over, the FBI feared the worst. Were they released or handed over to the Klan? Their burned-out station wagon offered a grim clue. Investigators knew they wouldn't leave until the bodies were found. #CivilRights #Mississippi #FBI #MissingPersons #History #TheFBIFiles #TrueCrime | The FBI Files | Facebook