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Dr. Harold Franklin : Auburn University’s first Black student finally receives master’s degree
The first black student in Auburn University history has finally received his long-awaited master’s degree.
Dr. Harold Franklin, the first black student in Auburn University history has finally received his long-awaited master’s degree.
In 1964, Harold A. Franklin became the first African American student at Auburn University. Initially Franklin said Auburn denied him admission and a dorm room. Franklin states he defeated Auburn University twice in Federal court.
In 1969, Franklin ran into some barriers submitting his thesis to get his Masters. The roadblocks ultimately kept him from getting his degree. Franklin left Auburn and finished his masters at the University of Denver.
This year Auburn University invited Dr. Franklin back in February to defend his thesis. He was set to walk across the stage in May but unfortunately the ceremony was canceled due to COVID.
Auburn University’s First Black Student receives master’s
In 2001, 37 years after leaving the university, Harold Franklin was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from Auburn University.
He is currently a resident in Sylacauga, AL and is now manager of a mortuary in Talladega, AL.
Congratulations Dr. Harold Franklin!
Photo Credit: WVTM
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