The Forgotten Civil Rights Lawyer | Jacksonville News
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The Forgotten Civil Rights Lawyer | Jacksonville News
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Before the Civil Rights Movement, a quiet but powerful lawyer in Jacksonville named J. Douglas Wetmore was already battling segregation in court—winning landmark cases like forcing integrated streetcars, even if the victories were later undermined. More than just a courtroom warrior, he was part of a circle of luminaries including James Weldon Johnson and W.E.B. Du Bois, shaping early civil rights strategy. His ability to pass for white gave him a rare, firsthand view of racism’s brutality—and inspired literature like James Weldon Johnson’s novel. He also stood up against injustice during the Brownsville Affair, fighting for wrongly accused Black soldiers despite being denied access. Though his career faded from memory, his legacy lived on, inspiring future lawyers to keep fighting for justice.
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