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These pictures depict the difference between white and black education at the start of the 20th century. Although the educational standard was “separate but equal,” the building of the Black school lacked even basic resources compared to the…

This is an application by Lawrence C. Bryant applying to teach education at the College of William and Mary in 1956. This application shows that Dr. Bryant was very accomplished, with ten years of teaching experience, six references, and several…

This is a draft of a generic rejection letter from the College of William & Mary to prospective African-American students. The letter cites “existing policy in the Commonwealth” as the premise for denying acceptance to applicants, and directs…

Individuals Featured:
Ari Weinberg
Anissa Chams-Eddine
Anne Davis
Arvin Alaigh
Carrie Martin
Cathy Xiong
Gagan Jathoul
Katherine Webb
Noella Handley
Rachel Neely
Tiera Lanford

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Community member
Ari Weinberg
Amanda Stuckey

Individuals featured (left to right):
Ari Weinberg
Anissa Chams-Eddine
Arvin Alaigh
Tiera Lanford
Carrie Martin

Individuals featured:
Ari Weinberg
Anne Davis
Arvin Alaigh
Carrie Martin
Cathy Xiong
Gagan Jathoul
Katherine Webb
Tiera Lanford

Student featured: Noella Handley

Student featured: Anne Davis

Student featured: Arvin Alaigh