Gregory Swanson’s 1950 lawsuit desegregated UVA Law, paving the way for integration in Southern universities and shaping the future of legal education.
Luther C. McClellan, the first Black graduate of the University of Memphis and member of the Memphis State Eight, passes away at 83. His legacy of courage and perseverance in desegregating higher education continues to inspire.
Bobby Grier, the first Black player in Sugar Bowl history, leaves a lasting legacy of courage and impact in college football. His 1956 appearance broke barriers and changed the sport forever.
Doris Wilkinson, UK’s first Black graduate and faculty member, leaves behind a legacy of breaking barriers and advancing racial equality in higher education.
Explore the inspiring story of Cleve McDowell, the first Black law student at the University of Mississippi, who became a civil rights champion and justice reformer, breaking barriers and fighting for equal justice.