Autherine Lucy Admitted to the University of Alabama

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Autherine Lucy Admitted to the University of Alabama

Autherine J. Lucy is the first African-American student admitted to the University of Alabama. She attends school for only three days before being expelled following threats from a mob and violent protests on campus. She receives a master's degree in education from the University in 1992.

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Autherine Lucy Admitted to the University of Alabama

Date

1956

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Autherine J. Lucy is the first African-American student admitted to the University of Alabama. She attends school for only three days before being expelled following threats from a mob and violent protests on campus. She receives a master's degree in education from the University in 1992.

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Racial Integration

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