February 27, 1998 · Cavalier Daily

First Black Law Alumnus Recalls University Racism

John Merchant, the first black student to attend the UVA Law School after desegregation, discusses his experiences with racism, including his inability to secure job interviews due to his skin color. He cites the University's minority focus as a major improvement since the 1950s.

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1998-02-27 Cavalier Daily First Black Law Alumnus Recalls University Racism.pdf

Subject	College student newspapers and periodicals Universities and colleges--Complaints against
Creator	Lauren Shepherd
Source	Cavalier Daily
Publisher	Cavalier Daily
Date	1998-02-27

Tags	personal account, race, student publications
Date Added	June 28, 2016
Date Modifed	August 10, 2016
Collection	Cavalier Daily: articles about race

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