Today is the 50th anniversary of the "Stand at the Schoolhouse Door"

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Alabama
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<p>Anybody on campus should take the opportunity to visit Malone-Hood Plaza and Foster Auditorium and get a small glimpse of the history that was made there.</p>

<p>There will also be a commemoration program at Foster Auditorium this evening.</p>

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My 6 words at the moment would be: “I’m glad you are my neighbor.”</p>

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<p>I notice that there is a UH 120 class now called “The Stand”. Section 323, 1 credit, taught T 5-5.50 pm. I HIGHLY recommend all students (esp OOS) learn what this important event in 1963 on the very campus of UA did for the Civil Rights Movement. I wish I could take this class.</p>

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<p>^^^</p>

<p>How awesome! </p>

<p>Fifty years ago and never again! We always need to remember the worst parts of history so we never repeat them.</p>

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<p>I second the motion and continue to applaud UA for creating this tribute to the courageous few who risked more than we might imagine to stand up for what’s right.</p>

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<p>If anyone wishes to read a book on this important event in UA’s history, I highly recommend The Schoolhouse Door: Segregation’s Last Stand at the University of Alabama by E. Culpepper Clark.</p>

<p>A memorial portrait of Autherine Lucy is located on the top floor of the Ferguson Center and a memorial portrait of Vivian Malone is located on the bottom floor of Bidgood Hall.</p>