WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Tim Kaine issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement ahead of tomorrow's unveiling ceremony of the Barbara Rose Johns statue at the U.S. Capitol:
"There is a line in the Book of Isaiah, 'And a little child shall lead them,' that reminds me of Barbara Rose Johns and the incredible bravery and leadership she displayed when she walked out of Moton High School in Farmville. I'm thrilled that millions of visitors to the U.S. Capitol, including many young people, will now walk by her statue and learn about her story. May she continue to inspire generations to stand up for equality and justice."
In 1951, Barbara Rose Johns led her classmates in a strike t...