Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Hank Thomas
He has been featured specifically in various news stories for his role in the civil rights movement beyond a single event (he was involved in several notable events including the bus burning and a court case he raised).http://www.theroot.com/an-original-freedom-rider-reflects-on-the-struggle-1790876119http://www.jacksonadvocateonline.com/freedom-rider-hank-thomas-seeks-racial-reconciliation-after-50-years-of-change/https://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/the-costs-of-freedom/Content?oid=1859163https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=YdxFCAIkkicC&lpg=PT295&ots=sG--0RttCA&dq=hank%20thomas%20freedom%20rider&pg=PT295#v=onepage&q=hank%20thomas%20freedom%20rider&f=false Of course news stories mention that he was a freedom rider, but  applies when the only coverage of somebody is in the context of a single event and not where they receive coverage for years after about their other work ("if media coverage of both the event and the individual's role grow larger, separate articles may become justified"). He is included in the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame which is a significant honor (most inductees are notable
— User:Colapeninsula, 09:52, 16 May 2017 (UTC)
Stance: keep
Cited policy: WP:SINGLEEVENT (Wikipedia:Notability)