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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