Artifact
University of Alabama Admits, Bars First Black Student
The all-white university admits Autherine Lucy in 1952 before realizing that she is black. When the university blocks her enrollment, Lucy sues the state.
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Artifact Date
February 29, 1956
Topic(s)
- Civil Rights
