In 1963, Leroy Sterling, George D. Sutton, and Vernell Jackson enrolled as the first black students at #TAMU. #BlackHistoryMonth
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In 1963, Leroy Sterling, George D. Sutton, and Vernell Jackson enrolled as the first black students at #TAMU. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Headquartered at #TAMU since 2001, @CallalooJournal is the premier literary & cultural journal of the African Diaspora. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Grace Chisolm served as an assistant to #TAMU President Frank Vandiver before becoming a professor at @cehdtamu in 1988! #BlackHistoryMonth
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After the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, five freshmen became the first black cadets in the @AggieCorps. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Dr. Lewis was awarded the Distinguished Achievement Award in teaching by @AggieNetwork & was named Professor Emeritus by @tamusystem upon his retirement in 1984! #BlackHistoryMonth
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Originally turned away by Texas A&M in the 1940s due to segregation, Dr. James Johnson persevered to earn his doctorate from @cehdtamu once the university integrated. Dr. Johnson, who was a faculty member at @PVAMU & later @TexasSouthern, passed away in 2017. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Fred McClure was voted the first black SBP at #TAMU in 1976 & was honored as an Distinguished Alumni in 1991. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Ronnie McDonald broke new ground at #TAMU in 1991 and led the #12thMan as the first black yell leader! #BlackHistoryMonth
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Clarence Sasser '73 served in Vietnam & became the first black #MedalofHonor recipient in #TAMU history. #BlackHistoryMonth
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In 2012, Marquis Alexander led the @AggieCorps as the first black commander and the first veteran commander in #TAMU history! #BlackHistoryMonth
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For 30 years, @SbslcTamu has hosted one of the largest student-led events in the U.S., bringing students from all over the nation to #TAMU! #BlackHistoryMonth
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In 1974, Gail Y. Sedberry '77 became the first black woman in the @AggieCorps. She helped organize & lead Company W-1. #BlackHistoryMonth
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As a former student from a small town attending A&M, the best experience was getting to know my fellow students and instructors who were smart and talented. Yes, the other education.
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