Who was George W. McLaurin?
Correct answer: First African-American to attend the University of Oklahoma
BlueEyedAlien
Thank you for including this question. So many deny the history of racism, and this is one of the many stories of which people should be aware and never forget.
brounskin
he paved the way for others & I doubt it was free from abuse. this site is very educational. all humans are equal!!!!!
Das
Imagine the toll ,this must have taken on his mental Health .White Supremacy Racism has no shame .
Edward
Please continue to add more Black History questions.
M
It’s hard to believe that such things happened in the 40’s, my grandparents were adults then (a world away from the US, but still). How could anybody there think that it was okay, blows my mind.
504native
I was in junior high school during segregation the black kids had to sit in the back of the classroom and was dismissed after the white kids.
tumelo
I salute you Mr George
Player #29046613
CHANEL, whites are not the only prejudice race.
Player #54602452
great black man in history
Player #42983536
BlueEyedAlien, should be included in school books
Arabeska
Player #29046613, nobody is saying that they are dear, stop turning this into the race thing! relax and play
Excuse the Kuz
Sad. But that's America...
little b
I've not heard of this man
Sazonone
Jenny, and it doesn’t seem like it’s ever going to go away 🥶🥶
Sazonone
Player #42983536, forget it. On the contrary red states are banning
Many books for unconscionable reasons. My state Florida is one of them.
Sazonone
M, I understand that stuff like this happened in Oklahoma where white supremacist with gowns and masks killed many and burnt their homes
Curious One
BlueEyedAlien, I am a 79 year old white woman. I remember all of this and how hurtful it was for those black students to move forward in a system that only wanted them to fail. Praise God for giving them strength.
Mel
THEY TREATED AFRICAN AMERICANS LIKE THEY HAD LEPROSY. SO UNFAIR, JUST BECAUSE THEIR SKIN WAS DARKER THAN OURS. BIG DEAL!HE HAD TO BE SEPARATE FROM OTHER STUDENTS. IT MUST HAVE BEEN LONELY FOR HIM.
Mel
THEY TREATED AFRICAN AMERICANS LIKE THEY HAD LEPROSY. ALWAYS MAKING THEM SIT IN SEPA
Angela
Kathye, So true and so sad! People are inconsiderate and unthoughtful, not loving and caring what a shame.
Angela
Player #31533865, That is so cruel it can happen to any race and it is wrong no matter what. We are all equal and children of God. Everyone has feelings and everyone belongs. Color and race doesn't matter feelings and respect does. Love and be loved!
Angela
Das, I'm sure it did unfortunately but what a courageous man not to back down. God was on his side.
Angela
Tony, So true and yes praise God, He is the Light and we all can shine His perfect love on each other.
Angela
Moonlight , it does
Angela
Player #120374466, not just bizarre but cruel and hateful so sad
Angela
Player #120374466, he did it
Angela
Phoenix, That is interesting and awesome thanks for the information.
Angela
Das, Totally agree!
Angela
BlueEyedAlien, Anybody of any race being prejudice is absolutely wrong. We are all children of God and should be treated equally.
BigDaphne
BlueEyedAlien, I'm from Tulsa and I'll tell ya this our racism is deep, cultivated and that man was reminded 100s of times a day that we wanted him dead. Somebody our souls
Player #120374466
Amazing that Mr Laurin was able to achieve both winning a case for equal opportunity for University education, but also at the age of 61 !!😃
Player #120374466
504native, Human thinking can be very bizarre at times
Moonlight
The USA has a shameful past!!
Tony
I'm proud of his strength and willingness to confront white supremacy, which is a lie. I'm white and often ashamed of the things my ancestors did. Praise God things will change drastically when the Christ rules the world.
Das
Imagine the toll this must have taken on his Psychological , Emotional, Mental and physical Health .
Player Say what!?
Jenny, I too was shocked at the picture and could only imagine how he must have felt. It actually shows what a strong man he was and how badly he wanted to learn.
Player #31533865
This racial segregation was a travesty, & thankfully less practiced these days.
sadly however the reverse is happening in Australia. Racial segregation is on the rise, where Caucasian children are not permitted to interact with the special events organised for Naidoc week. I had to try to explain to my 5yr old why the principal said she was not allowed on the jumping castle, and why white kids were not allowed any Pizza.
Miquel
Great info. Thanks 😊 Oklahoma proud!
DHYANI 🌼
tumelo, Yes me too.😀
Anbessie
it's funny in the same era. The USA 🇺🇸 was preaching democracy and human rights to the rest of the world.