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The Guilfordian
The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian
The student news site of Guilford College

The Guilfordian
Linda Moore Banks ‘66, James McCorkle ‘66 and Melrose Nimmo ‘66 were the first African-Americans to graduate of Guilford. They will be inducted into the Golden Circle on April 23.

First African-American grads celebrate golden anniversary

Kathryn Long, Staff Writer • April 15, 2016

In 1964, the Civil Rights Act was passed. In 1965, the Voting Rights Act followed. And, in 1966, three students, James McCorkle ’66, Melrose Nimmo ’66 and Linda Moore Banks ’66, made history as the...

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