Remembrances in Black
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With the admittance in 1948 of Silas Hunt to the University of Arkansas Law School, the university became the first southern public institution of higher education to officially desegregate without being required to do so by court order. The process was difficult, but an important first step had been taken. Other students would follow in Silas Hunt's footsteps, and they along with the university would have to grapple with the situation. Remembrances in Black is an oral history that gathers the p
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This oral history captures the pivotal early years of desegregation at the University of Arkansas, documenting the experiences of the Black students who followed in the footsteps of Silas Hunt. Through firsthand accounts, the book provides a raw, unfiltered look at the courage required to integrate a southern public university voluntarily in 1948, exploring the profound personal and institutional challenges they faced.
The power of this work lies in its direct access to the voices of those who lived this history, offering a crucial perspective often missing from official records. Readers interested in the Civil Rights Movement, educational history, and the complex reality of voluntary desegregation will find these personal narratives deeply impactful. This collection serves as an essential testament to the individuals who navigated this difficult, groundbreaking process, preserving their stories for a new generation.
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