UPI - The African American Experience 1930-1980

 

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Identifier

35160004356540

Creation Date

5-27-1958

Subject—Places

Little Rock (Arkansas)

Subject—Topics

Desegregation; Education

Description

Little Rock, Ark.: Ernest Green, 18, (left) made history here late 5/27 by becoming the first Negro to graduate from Central High School. He receives his diploma from Central High School principal Jess Mathews.

Format

BW Photograph, 9"x 7"

Source

United Press International

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Keywords

African Americans, history, United States, prejudice, desegregation, civil rights movement, Black Panthers

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