Legacy of civil rights trailblazer Shirlene Mercer honored at funeral service The Citizen 2 years ago A funeral service was held at the Civic Center on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the legacy of the late civil rights trailblazer Shirlene Mercer. Source: The Daily News Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Shirlene Mercer, civil rights trailblazer, diesDateAugust 3, 2023In relation toLascassasUSA TODAY's Women of the Year honors Flora Tydings, trailblazer in public higher educationDateMarch 19, 2023In relation toLascassasIn Selma, tributes to John Lewis and calls to protect his voting rights legacyDateJuly 26, 2020In relation toLascassas