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Verna Bailey
Verna Bailey is the first African American woman to attend Ole Mis. -
Robert Walker
Robert Walker receives his graduate degree becoming the first African American to complete a graduate degree at Ole Miss. -
Black Law Students' Association
African American students create the Black Law Students’ Association. -
Constance Slaughter Harvey
Constance Slaughter Harvey becomes the first African American female to graduate from the UM School of Law. -
Psi Phi
Omega Psi Phi is the first black fraternity chartered at Ole Miss. -
John Hawkins
John Hawkins becomes the first African American cheerleader at Ole Miss. -
Tony Dees
UM track star Tony Dees receives an Olympic silver medal in the high hurdles in 1992 in Barcelona. -
Carissa Alana Wells
Carissa Alana Wells becomes the first African American “Miss University.” -
Kimberly Dandridge
Kimbrely Dandridge is elected as president of the Associated Student Body, becoming the first African American female to hold the position.
