Fred Rogers

Fred Rodgers is an American producer, tv host, and writer known for his popular show Mister Rodgers’ neighborhood, which lasted between 1968 to 2001. Throughout his life, he stood for what was right. He took a stand against racial inequality in the United States. In 1969, Mister Rodgers invited a black man into a pool. This was when black and white people were not allowed to share the same facilities like buses, restaurants, or even schools. Most say that that episode of mister Rodgers broke the color barrier in the states.

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Fred Rogers
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