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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Lauren Shepherd
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Cavalier Daily
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Cavalier Daily
Date
1998-02-27
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