Author: fclay3

Red & Black Newspaper Marker

 

 

 

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The Red & Black Newspaper was founded in 1893 as a means to connect students with their campus and to also be the training ground for aspiring journalists and news media specialists. It is the largest circulating college newspaper in Georgia, and covers a diverse spectrum of content: UGA and Athens news, sports, fine arts, opinion pieces and cultural activities. For 87 years, the Red & Black was the official tabloid of UGA athletics and cultural events; however, in 1980, the State Board of Regents proclaimed the newspaper to be independent from UGA, therefore ending the official connection and all university- based funding. To continue publication, the paper is supported by local advertisements and from a volunteer board of directors. Currently, the Red & Black publishes 10,000 print copies weekly, both on and off campus. Since 2010, it has operated digitally providing its readership 24/7 access to all stories and bulletins. For demonstrating excellence in journalism, the newspaper has been awarded the National Peacemaker Award on numerous occasions .

 

Sources:

http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/cgi-bin/ebind2html.pl/reed_c09?seq=151

http://www.redandblack.com/site/about_the_red__black.html

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Holmes/ Hunter Marker

 

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This marker is dedicated to Charleyne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes—the first African American students to successfully be admitted to UGA. The site of the Hunter/ Holmes building marks the location where the two students registered for their classes. In 1959, due to their academic merit, Holmes (the valedictorian of the prestigious all- Black Turner High School) and Hunter (his classmate) were chosen by Atlanta members of the NAACP to challenge segregation in Georgia institutes of higher education. The two first began applying to UGA in 1959 but were repeatedly denied admission until 1961, after years of litigation. In a court order by US District Court Judge William Bootle, they were granted admission, ending 160 years of segregation at UGA. On registration day, Holmes and Hunter were met with extreme animosity, race riots and intense violent threats by the students, some faculty, and local Klansmen. Despite the racial intimidation, both students continued their studies. Hunter graduated cum laude in 1963 and pursued work in the medical field. Hunter graduated in the same year and began her career in journalism.