On February 2, 1951, four Black men – Francis Grayson, Frank Hairston Jr., Howard Hairston, and James Hairston – were executed in Virginia’s electric chair, and three more (the “Martinsville Seven”) were executed on February 5
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Historical Context
This event occurred during the 1950s, during the Civil Rights Movement era. The event took place in Roanoke-Greensboro Corridor, an area of significant historical importance.