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First Black Student Admitted

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First Black Student Admitted
Samuel Codes Watson is the first black student admitted to the University of Michigan. Watson later goes on to become Detroit’s first black elected city official.
Title
First Black Student Admitted
Date/Date Range
1853
Description
Samuel Codes Watson is the first black student admitted to the University of Michigan. Watson later goes on to become Detroit’s first black elected city official.
Subjects
Colleges and Universities 
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