Dillard University
University History Dillard's history begins in...
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A Jewel of a Library
This is one of the libraries where I have worked.
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Jesse Jackson Runs for President
1983. Civil-rights leader Jesse Jackson announc...
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Rita Dove named Poet Laureate
1993. Poet Rita Dove, author of the Pulitzer Pr...
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Tiger Woods Wins the Masters
1997/04/13. Tiger Woods becomes the first Afric...
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Colin Powell first African-American Secretary of State
2001/01/20. General Colin Powell becomes the fi...
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Flowers Wins Bobsledding Gold
2002/02. Athlete Vonetta Flowers wins a gold me...
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Parks wins Pulitzer for Drama
2002/04/11 Suzan-Lori Parks, with her play Topd...
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Halle Berry Wins Best Actress
2002/03/24. Halle Berry becomes the first Afric...
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Supreme court ruling for Affirmative Action
2003/06/23. The Supreme Court issues decisions ...
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Barak Obama Elected Senator
"2004/11/02. Barack Obama becomes the third Af...
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Zora Neale Hurston studied folklore here
American folklorist and writer associated with ...
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Madam C.J. Walker became the first african-American Millionairess here
Madam C.J. Walker - Sarah Breedlove - was a hig...
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Toni Morrison was born here
American writer noted for her examination of bl...
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Rosa Parks didn't give up her seat
African American civil rights activist whose re...
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Bessie Smith was born here
American singer, one of the greatest of blues v...
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Oprah Winfrey was born here
American television personality, actress, and e...
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee was born here
American athlete, considered by many to be the ...
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Aretha Louise Franklin
American singer who defined the golden age of s...
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