Tag: school integration
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Dr. Lonnie Randolph, former SC NAACP president and civil rights leader, leaves behind a legacy of healthcare advocacy and racial equality. Learn about his impact on South Carolina.
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Ruby Bridges, who integrated Southern schools at age 6, turns 70. Her story of courage continues to inspire the fight for racial equality in America.
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Discover how Coco Gauff’s grandmother, Yvonne Lee Odom, made history as the first Black student at Delray Beach’s Seacrest High in 1961, paving the way for future generations.
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The inspiring story of Dotson Burns Jr, the first Black principal of Crestview Elementary during the era of school integration in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Discover how he navigated racial tensions and led efforts towards inclusive education.
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In 1960, Ruby Bridges became the first Black student at age 6 to integrate the all-white William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. Learn about her history-making story.
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