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George McLaurin, the first black man admitted to the University of Oklahoma in 1948, was forced to sit in a corner away from his white classmates

George McLaurin, the first black man admitted to the University of Oklahoma in 1948, was forced to sit in a corner away from his white classmates

George W. McLaurin case was pivotal to Black American’s getting there civil rights. McLaurin case damaged the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson “separate but equal” legal position.  The scholar held a master’s degree from the University of Kansas and was a professor at Langston University an Historically Black College and University, until 1948.  NAACP attorney Thurgood Marshall, Oklahoma attorney […]

George Floyd’s 4-Year-Old Niece Shot While Sleeping in New Year’s Day

George Floyd’s 4-Year-Old Niece Shot While Sleeping in New Year’s Day

A 4-year-old girl was shot in southwest Houston, Texas on New Year’s Day has been identified as the niece of George Floyd, who was killed by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020. The family identified the child as Arianna Delane according to ABC 13 Houston. The toddler’s father, Derrick Delane, said their apartment was hit […]

Texas governor considers George Floyd pardon for 2004 conviction

Texas governor considers George Floyd pardon for 2004 conviction

Doling out pardons is a holiday tradition for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who around every Christmas grants them to a handful of ordinary citizens, typically for minor offenses committed years or decades ago. But one name stands out on his desk: George Floyd. Abbott has not said whether he will posthumously pardon Floyd this year for a […]