Fifty years ago, unsure of his safety, a tall, soft-spoken Black man walked alone across the Auburn campus to register for classes. Harold Franklin’s integration of Auburn University went smoothly thanks to courage, conviction and careful planning. But, behind the scenes, it was far from easy. This article originally appeared in the Summer 2014 issue of Auburn Magazine.
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As Auburn commemorates 60 years of integration, Civil Rights lawyer Fred Gray discusses how he became a lawyer, defended Rosa Parks and helped desegregate Auburn by suggesting Harold Franklin enroll at Auburn.
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From football games to chance meetings in the classroom, Auburn alums tell how they found love on the Plains.
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