Tag: Gregory Swanson
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Gregory Swanson’s 1950 lawsuit desegregated UVA Law, paving the way for integration in Southern universities and shaping the future of legal education.
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UVA honors Gregory Swanson, the first Black law student, 75 years after he opened doors for future generations and advanced civil rights in higher education.
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