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Sonnie Hereford IV becomes first African-American child to integrate an Alabama public school 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1963)


Video: 'Hidden History: Integration of Alabama Schools'

(Monday, September 9, 1963, morning, local time; during the civil rights movement) — Sonnie Hereford IV, 6, became the first African-American student to integrate public schools in Alabama this morning following a lengthy court battle. Continue reading Sonnie Hereford IV becomes first African-American child to integrate an Alabama public school 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 9 1963)