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Owtnumbered but Rhosilient: Norfolk 17
(Diversity)
Only 17 students were brave enough to take the first step into all white schools after Norfolk Public Schools were forced to desegregate in 1959. Some of the 17 were the lone Black student in one of the all-white high or middle schools. They were spat upon, called names, disrespected, and even one was stabbed, but they continued on in order to get a better education. At this program, we will examine their struggle and compare the Norfolk 17's feelings with some of our own here at Virginia Tech, where we are also Owtnumbered but Rhosilient. Refreshments will be provided.
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