Seibert, David

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Location: Located in front of Academic Building, just south of the UGA Arch, AthensText of marker: "HOLMES/HUNTER ACADEMIC BUILDING. On Jan. 6, 1961, Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter became the first two African American students to enroll at the University of Georgia when they walked past the historic Arch and into this building to register for classes. On this day, January 9, 2001, as part of the 40th Anniversary celebration of the desegregation of the University, we salute the courage and fortitude displayed by these students and their families in paving the way for others to follow.(Note: Holmes and Hunter actually registered on Jan. 9.)"

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