Although Parks and King were members of the NAACP, the Montgomery movement led to the creation in 1957 of a new regional organization, the clergy-led Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) with King as its president.
Studies have shown that the chlorophyll pigment in dark leafy greens, such as Romaine lettuce, may reduce the risk of developing certain cancers including colon and liver cancers. (8, 9) And studies show that diets low in green leafy vegetables are associated with an increase of cancer risk.
Arugula, watercress, and mizuna are NOT classified as lettuce, but are often mixed with lettuce in salads.They have similar nutritional benefits. My personal favorite lettuce is romaine. I love the taste and nutrition, but it is also much less likely to spoil than some of the others.