The University of Alabama celebrates the 50th Anniversary of desegregation on campus "Through the Doors."
UA's first African-American student, Autherine J. Lucy, was admitted. She was expelled three days later for her own safety in response to threats from a mob.
The first sustained enrollment of African-American students — Vivian J. Malone and James A. Hood — was achieved when the two enrolled on June 11.
Vivian Malone became the first African-American graduate. She earned a degree in commerce and business administration.
Dr. Joffre Whisenton became the first African-American to earn a doctorate at UA.
Dianne Kirksey was the first African-American Bama Belle. The first African-American member of the UA homecoming court in 1969
Wendell Hudson was recruited by Head Basketball Coach C.M. Newtown and became the first black scholarship athlete in any sport at UA. Wilbur Jackson was the first African-American to sign as a scholarship player for the football team.
Dr. Archie Wade was named the first African-American male instructor. Dr. Wade taught in the College of Education.
John Mitchell was first African-American player to start a game for the football team.
Dr. Lena Prewitt was appointed as the first African-American female professor. Dr. Prewitt taught in the College of Commerce and Business Administration.
John Mitchell was the first African-American football assistant.
