Wordless Wednesday: Fraternity Pledges, Lincoln University, 1920s
August 18th, 2009 by Ajuan Mance
Alpha Phi Alpha pledges at Lincoln University. Thurgood Marshall (middle row, second from the right) would go on to become the first Black justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
(Source: ThurgoodMarshallTribute.com)
Posted by Ajuan Mance
Posted in African American Students, African Americans, Black Colleges, Black History, Black Students, Higher Education
August 18th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
I hope young people can appreciate all the challenges faced and met for such achievements. Thanks for bringing us these bits of history Happy WW
September 30th, 2009 at 11:56 pm
Wow. This picture sent shivers down my spine because of the sheer historic nature of it. Back then no one knew Thurgood Marshal would become who he became. He may have had an innate desire for greatness but man…look at him now. He’s written into history books. smh. This is powerful stuff here Professor Mance. I’m glad I found your blog!
April 6th, 2011 at 9:58 am
I am a graduate of Lincoln U. of PA and this is a marvelous photo of Justice Thurgood Marshall. One for history! I’m proud to be a Lincolnite!