Remembering civil rights icon Willie ‘Dub’ Massey of the Friendship Nine

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Civil rights activist Willie ‘Dub’ Massey died on Tuesday at 84-years-old.

Massey was one of nine young men who made history in Rock Hill in 1961. He chose jail over bail after being arrested for protesting segregation at a lunch counter.

The young men were known as the Friendship Nine. Their convictions were overturned in 2015 over five decades later.

Dr. Kimberly P. Johnson played a significant role in overturning the convictions. She joined WIS to discuss the legacy of Massey and the Friendship Nine.

Watch the full interview below:

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